SRU MCP Server

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Search multiple library catalogs worldwide without managing API keys.

• 2

  Retrieve bibliographic records in MARCXML or Dublin Core formats.

• 3

  Perform both raw CQL queries and high-level field-based bibliographic searches.

Description

This MCP server provides tools to perform bibliographic searches across multiple national and university library catalogs using the open SRU standard. It supports multiple pre-configured servers and flexible query options including raw CQL and field-based searches. The server parses common bibliographic record formats like MARCXML and Dublin Core, facilitating integration with LLM-driven workflows. No API keys are required, making it accessible and easy to use.