Strengths of Z39.50 cross-database searching
Circumvents 2 of the primary problems facing
1. Which database(s) is the most appropriate to use for the
query
2. Finding which specific databases are available:
a. Long A-Z lists
b. Buried menu lists
Provides a single portal to the information universe
May link to Full-text resources
No need to duplicate access in OPAC & “lists”