[172] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Library Automation--Comments & Questions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Tue May 5 14:19:30 1992
Date: Tue, 5 May 1992 13:10:13 CDT
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L%UHUPVM1.BITNET@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU>
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS%UHUPVM1.BITNET@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list PACS-L <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
4 Messages, 93 Lines
1) OPAC Terminals for Visually Handicapped
2) Internet STN Access
3) Public Information Database
4) CD-ROM Longevity
Please respond directly to the authors, not PACS-L. Thanks, Dana
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From: Jean Vik <YZCD@UTDALLAS>
Subject: OPAC Terminals for Visually Handicapped
Our library is looking at what must be done to provide equal access
according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Does anyone know
what kind of equipment is available which will enlarge the print on
an OPAC screen, so that the visually impaired can do their own research?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Jean Vik <YZCD@UTDALLAS>
Acting Automation Librarian
UT Dallas
P.O. Box 830643
Richardson, TX 75083-0643
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From: Loren Mendelsohn <LMENDELS@WAYNEST1>
Subject: Internet STN Access
I have gotten no responses to this on CHMINF-L, but possibly folks in the
broader library community might have some insights... -- Loren Mendelsohn
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A question on use of the Internet to gain access to STN:
There are at least two or three computer interfaces which simplify the
process of structure searching on STN when using dial-up modes of access,
i.e., they allow you to draw structures using some sort of GUI and transmit
those structures to STN. Do any of these packages work when using Internet
as the means of access to STN?
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Loren Mendelsohn LMENDELS@WAYNEST1 (Bitnet)
Wayne State University LMENDELS@CMS.CC.WAYNE.EDU (Internet)
Science and Engineering Library
Detroit, Michigan
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From: KFLADLAND@VCUVAX
Subject: Public information database
We are interested in developing a database program for our users
that will answer simple directional questions (e.g. where's the restroom?)
and policy questions (e.g. why doesn't the library allow food & drink?)
We want something that is easy to program and maintain, that is capable
of displaying graphics (such as maps or scanned-in pictures), and that our
patrons will be able to use with NO staff intervention. Ideally, it could
use existing information that is already in electronic format (e.g. brochures)
with a little editing rather than requiring that the data entry be done
from scratch.
We would either mount this on a stand-alone PC or on the library's
soon-to-be-completed LAN, so LAN compatability would also be a plus.
We know that this is a good idea, and are intending to do it. My question
for other people who have done this sort of thing is -- What software
is available as a basis for it that meets the requirements above? We
are aware of AskSam and Reference Expert, and would also appreciate any
feedback from users of those programs as to their suitability for this
project.
Feel free to reply to me personally if this is not something that will
interest the whole list. Thank you for your help.
Kathy Fladland kfladland@vcuvax.bitnet
University Library Services (804) 367-1093
Virginia Commonwealth University
Box 2033
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
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From: <ANAVARRO@POLYVM>
Subject: CD-ROM longevity
From: Anthony Navarro
Does anyone out there know of a CD-ROM software product whose update
has left the older versions of the software unreadable?
Anthony F. Navarro |
Library Systems Specialist |
Polytechnic University Library |
Bitnet Address : anavarro@polyvm.bitnet |
VOICE: (718)260-3912 |
FAX: (718)260-3756 |
