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The Reciprocal Net - A Distributed Molecular Database. Architecture and Features. John C. Bollinger, John C. Huffman, and Eric F. Koperda, Indiana Univ. Molecular Structure Center, Indiana Univ., Bloomington, IN.

The Reciprocal Net is database of molecular structure information, distributed over multiple participating sites and collaboratively maintained by the participants. It provides support for laboratory workflow and information management, secure electronic dissemination of crystallographic results, interactive presentation structural data, and preparation of publication materials. In addition, the Reciprocal Net software presents a digital library collection view of the public samples that is incorporated into the NSFís National Science Digital Library (NSDL), and will provide means by which the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre can conveniently obtain data for public, never-to-be-published structures for incorporation into the CSD. Details of the architecture, features, and current development directions will be discussed. The Reciprocal Net project is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF #0121699).