BookWhere Client vs Online

The following chart summarizes the major differences between our BookWhere Windows Client and BookWhere Online offerings. Both applications support broadcast Z39.50 searches and also support record exports in a number of different formats.
FeatureBookWhere Windows ClientBookWhere Online
Z39.50 SearchYesYes
Z39.50 ScanYesYes
Number of searchable databases2800+2200+
Supports AutoSync (this automatically synchronizes the list of searchable databases against our central Registry of databases)YesYes
Simultaneous Database SearchesUnlimited10
Record Retrieval Limit per DatabaseDatabase dependent250
Requires firewall configurationYesNo
Requires software installationYesNo (if web browser is already installed on system)
Supported PlatformsWindows 2000/XPIE 5.x or greater, Netscape 6.x or greater, Mozilla 1.x, Opera 6.x, Apple Safari 1.0
Software UseMust be accessed on workstation software is installed onCan be accessed from any compatible web browser (from home or work)
Supported Record FormatsMARC21, UniMARC, UKMARC, NorMARC, MAB2, GRS-1, SUTRS, HTML, XMLMARC21, UniMARC, GRS-1, HTML, XML
Supported Record Export FormatsMARC, Text, Ibidem (DOS), Ibidem (Windows), Citation 7/8, Refer, Inmagic, ProCite, Reference Manager, XMLMARC, Text, Ibidem (DOS), Ibidem (Windows), Citation 7/8, Refer, Bookends Refer, Inmagic, ProCite, Reference Manager, XML
Supported Record Export MechanismsBookWhere SendTo, FileFile, E-Mail (as attachment), Web Browser Window
Summarized Record List DisplayYesYes
User customerizable record listYesYes
Record Analysis DisplayYesNo
Full Record Display (Text and MARC)YesYes
User customizable Full Record DisplayYesNo
User customizable Extraction RulesYesNo
Number of custom database groupsUnlimited1
Supports batch searchesYesNo

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Thursday February 9th, 2012
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