[1298] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Library Automation Questions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Wed Sep 23 13:08:16 1992
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1992 11:23:29 CDT
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L%UHUPVM1.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS%UHUPVM1.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list PACS-L <PACS-L%UHUPVM1.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
5 Messages, 98 Lines
1. TINLIB (IME)
2. Spell checkers and OPACs
3. Printers
4. (Retro)conversion to LC
5. Electronic Ready Reference
*Please reply to the authors and not PACS-L. thank you*
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From: Zuzana Nagy <SLOVO@HARVARDA>
Subject: TINLIB
University library in Czechoslovakia is considering the purchase of an
automation system called TINLIB (in USA known as IME) and they would like to
know what are people's experiences with it. The library in question has
cca 600 000 vols. and several hundred serial subscriptions, they have little
experience with automation and so any information on the TINLIB system will be
very helpful. They are also wondering, if there would be any problems with usi
ng the UNIMARC system.
Any comments can be addressed either to me and I will forward them, or
directly to the director of the library in question.
Thank you for help Zuzana Nagy Slavic Div. Harvard College Library
slovo@harvarda.bitnet
slovo@harvarda.harvard.edu
(617) 495-2458
Darina Kozuchova Library - Universita P.J. Safarika
Kosice, Czechoslovakia
kozuchov@csearn.bitnet
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From: tomd@csn.org (Tom Doerr)
Subject: Spell Checkers & OPACS
Is anyone using a spell checker or thesaurus with their OPACS? If so,
could you tell me who the vendor is and what type of licensing agreement
you have with the vendor.
Thanks
Tom Doerr
Denver Public Library
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From: JANE KLEINER <NOTJPK@LSUVM>
Subject: Printers
Our supply costs for public printers continues to rise. What
are other libraries doing with printers at OPAC terminals,
LAN workstations, CD-ROM workstations, etc.? If you are
charging, what is the going rate? We are presently not
charging and do not what to begin. We are interested in how
other libraries are handling this situation.
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From: Stephen Rawles <GXLA05@CMS.GLASGOW.AC.UK>
Subject: (Retro)conversion to LC classification
Glasgow University Library
We are investigating the question of converting to Library of
Classification in this library of about 1.5 million volumes, and would be
glad to hear from any other academic library which has recently, is,
will be, or is thinking about undertaking a similar step. Obviously we
are interested in the number of volumes involved and the resource
implications - both the cost of conversion, and any savings expected as a
result. We are also interested in libraries which have decided NOT to
convert, and why!
Glasgow University Library dates from the 15th century, and now covers
most fields of academic endeavour. Our existing classification is home
grown, but much of it is based on LC. Our OPAC contains records for in
excess of 300,000 items. We would be thinking in terms of converting all
the existing classified stock.
All communications will be gratefully received and acknowledged.
Stephen Rawles, Principal Assistant Librarian
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From: capital!sdewey@uunet.uu.net
Subject: "Electronic Ready Reference"
<<MESSAGE from>> Sally Dewey 22-SEP-92 14:07
sdewey@
This is a query for any librarians who participate in the
answering of reference questions which are transmitted to them by some
electronic means.
I am involved in establishing a local free-net in the metro area
around Washington DC. I am interested in hearing from any library around
Washington DC. I am interested in hearing from any type of library, where
the user has the option to send their reference questions electronicall
Either by means of a bulletin board, an email box, a voicemail box, an
OPAC menu choice for dial-access users--whatever.
Please respond to me directly at the address at the end of this
mesasage. I am especially interested in knowing:
1. What is the volume of questions per day?
2. What is the average turnaround time?
3. How much staff time is devoted to this?
4. Is responsbility for answering questions shared with other
libraries If so, how is it determined or rotated?
5. How many questions received ar not well suited to this type of
exchange? How are referrals handled?
Thanks very much!
Sally Dewey Arlington County Central Library 1015 N. Quincy St/ Arlington,
VA 22201 (703)358-59 }50 Telephone: (703)358-5950. Fax:
(703)358-5962. Internet: sdewey@capital.com
