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Script that queries an LDAP server and outputs a Patron SIF file

  • DescriptionExample code only!
  • Author: Michael Doran
  • Institution: University of Texas at Arlington
  • Year: 2009
  • License: Per the University of Texas at Arlington
  • Short description: Use, modification and distribution of the code are permitted.
  • Skill required for using this code: expert

Code example

For code example see the LDAP to Patron Load web page. Also included is an EndUser presentation on the topic.

State

Used in production at our site. However, the code is provided as an example only. It is not a “plug-and-play” script, but can serve as the basis for adaptation to another site.

Programming language

Software requirements

Requires these non-default Perl modules:
Net::LDAP
Date::Calc

Using LDAP with SSL or TLS (highly recommended) will also require additional prerequisites.

Author homepage

http://rocky.uta.edu/doran/
 

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