[14309] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Re: Catalog Systems
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Charles Hildreth)
Thu Mar 7 08:57:05 2002
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 21:20:39 -0500
From: Charles Hildreth <hildreth@LIU.EDU>
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Tom,
There is quite a difference between a "cataloging system" and an OPAC
(online public access catalog). Better than asking system vendors and
particular system users, why not look at a few yourself and compare them. All
can be found at www.libdex.com.
Tom LaSalle wrote:
> My assignment for cataloguing class is to report on an area of
> cataloging/bibliographic control and present this information orally to the
> class. I selected various cataloging systems: DYNIX, NOTIS, INNOPAC, EX-
> LIBRIS, HORIZON.
>
> I would like to be able to construct a chart just listing some of the
> strengths and weaknesses of each system and then I could supply a little
> bit of history about each system and give example of libraries that use
> each system. If you could just name/explain 3-5 advantages and
> disadvantages for some of the systems mentioned with which you're familiar,
> that would be great. And if you could name books/articles where I might go
> for more detailed info , that would be a great help also.
>
> Which of the systems mentioned do you favor ? why?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom LaSalle
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