PURR - The Persistent URL Resource Resolver

Sponsler, Ed (2001) PURR - The Persistent URL Resource Resolver. Other. California Institute of Technology. [CaltechLIB:2001.003]

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Abstract

URLs have a precarious functional lifespan. They resolve the intended target (web page, PDF, audio stream, and so on) only so long as the target is available, otherwise they’ll point to a dead end. Unfortunately, because companies fold, management changes, URL hostnames change, pages move, services are upgraded and reorganized, content becomes obsolete, and a host of other reasons, reliable, persistent URLs are the exception to the norm. We implemented PURR to provide persistent URLs to documents in our eprint archives. (See http://library.caltech.edu/digital).

EPrint Type:	Monograph (Other)
Subjects:	All Records > Information technology and library technology All Records > Information treatment for information services (Information functions and techniques) All Records
ID Code:	20
Deposited By:	Ed Sponsler
Deposited On:	12 October 2001
Record Number:	CaltechLIB:2001.003
Official Persistent URL:	http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechLIB:2001.003
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