SRU (Search/Retrieval Using URL)

SRU/CQL

SRU- Search/Retrieve via URL - is a standard XML-based protocol for search queries, utilizing CQL - Contextual Query Language - a standard syntax for representing queries.

Specifications:

SRU 2.0        SRU 1.2        SRU 1.1     CQL

Version 1.1 was released in 2004 and 1.2 in 2007. SRU 2.0 is an OASIS Standard.

Companion Specs:

Scan    Explain   SRW    XML Files

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