The Z39.50 integration is intended for integrating Alma search with other automated systems for the purposes of inter-library loan, copy catalog, or selection. Using the Z39.50 integration for other workflows, such as performing bulk export of records, is not supported.

Z39.50 is a national and international (ISO 23950) standard defining a protocol for computer-to-computer information retrieval. Z39.50 makes it possible for a user in one system to search and retrieve information from other computer systems (that have also implemented Z39.50) without knowing the search syntax that is used by those other systems. Z39.50 was originally approved by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) in 1988. For general information about the Z39.50 protocol, see: Z39.50

GIL has already configured Z39.50 for you in Alma, but should you need the information for something else, information is provided below. Further documentation can be found here.

How to access Z39.50 in Alma:

• Address: Your Alma URL, for example: galileo-valdosta.alma.exlibrisgroup.com
• Port: 1921 (or 210 for Refworks)
• Database: Your institution code. For example: 01GALI_VALDOSTA. You can find your institution code in Alma by going to the Alma menu:
  • Click “configuration menu” under “General Configuration”
  • Under Libraries, click “Add a Libray or Edit Library Info”
  • Your institution code will be in the “code” field on the Summary tab
• Format: Alma’s z39.50 service presents data in several formats. Choose from: USMARC, MARC21, or OPAC

Institution	Server	Port
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	galileo-abac.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Albany State University	galileo-asurams.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/	1921
Atlanta Metropolitan State College	galileo-atlm.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Clayton State University	galileo-clayton.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
College of Coastal Georgia	galileo-ccga.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Columbus State University	galileo-columbusstate.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Dalton State College	galileo-daltonstate.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
East Georgia State College	galileo-ega.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Fort Valley State University	galileo-fvsu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia Archives	galileo-georgiaarchives.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia College & State University	galileo-gcsu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia Gwinnett College	galileo-ggc.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia Highlands College	galileo-highlands.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia Southern University	galileo-georgiasouthern.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia State University	galileo-gsu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Georgia Southwestern State University	galileo-gsw.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Gordon State College	galileo-gordonstate.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Kennesaw State University	galileo-kennesaw.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Middle Georgia State College	galileo-mga.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Savannah State University	galileo-savannahstate.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
South Georgia State College	galileo-sgsc.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
University of Georgia	galileo-uga.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
University of North Georgia	galileo-ung.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
University of West Georgia	galileo-westga.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921
Valdosta State University	galileo-valdosta.alma.exlibrisgroup.com	1921