[555] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Library Automation--Comments & Questions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon Jun 22 11:23:13 1992
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1992 10:11:36 CDT
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From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS%UHUPVM1.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
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5 Messages, 132 Lines
1) MS-DOS FTP Programs
2) RFPs for Telecommunications
3) VT 100
4) OCLC Cataloging with a MAC
5) CD-ROM Drive Towers
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From: tstrozik@itsmail1.hamilton.edu (Teresa Strozik)
Subject: MS-DOS FTP programs
Does anyone know of a program that
> 1. Establishes a client/server connection from an MS-DOS machine
> 2. Has a user-friendly interface (menu-driven?)
> 3. Keeps the unix connections and commands "hidden" to the user (TCP/IP
> connection)
> 3. Connects and FTPs files from a standard set of frequently-used ftp
> sites
> 4. Automatically takes care of unpacking/reformatting/decompressing
> downloaded files.
> 5. Is free, and available on the Internet.
>
> The Dartmouth Fetch program does that for the Mac.
If there is one for MS-DOS, do you know the name, and where can I find it?
Thanks
Teresa Strozik
Hamilton College Library
tstrozik@itsmail1.hamilton.edu
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From: VMC@pittvms
Subject: RFPs for telecomm.
Has any large public library written an RFP for telecommunications?
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is getting ready to advertise for bids
on a system to: a)connect 20 branches to the computer at the Main Library and
b) permit Internet access from terminals in all branches.
I'm interested in examples of RFPs from similar libraries. Please
reply directly to:
Virginia Correa
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
vmc@vms.cis.pitt.edu
412-622-1945
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From: "Bill Drew-Serials/Reference Librar. SUNY Morrisville"
<DREWWE@snymorva.bitnet>
Subject: Re: vt-100
Michael Haseltine says:
"The recent posting by Ellen Sleeter pulls me into the discussion that
Charles Hildreth raised about new OPAC directions. I for one wouldl greatly
appreciate being able to get out of the screen based mode and into line
based mode because you can't capture a session in vt100 without garbage
or doing screen prints, YUK! I realize the benefits to new users of the
screen based mode, but don't want it, myself."
That is true for VMS machines. One way I found around that is by using my pc
as a terminal and using QVT communications software. I then use the log file
function. Screens are captured relatvely clean. I then use WordPerfect or the
ASCII editor that comes with WordPerfect office to search and replace the odd
esacape sequences that show up. This especially useful when I do searches for
patrons on OCLC EPIC. I also use that method for capturing screens for any
handouts or other library information sheets.
I tried a couple of ways suggested by our computer center using VMS commands.
None are as satisfactory as the above.
Wilfred Drew (Call me "Bill") Serials/Reference/Computers Librarian
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology
P.O. Box 902; Morrisville, NY 13408-0902
DECnet: SMORV::DREWWE BITNET: DREWWE@SNYMORVA
Internet: DREWWE@SNYMORVA.CS.SNYMOR.EDU or DREWWE@SNYMORVB.CS.SNYMOR.EDU
Phone: (315)684-6055 or 684-6060 Fax: (315)684-6115
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From: Kath GS <geoffrion@merrimack.edu>
Subject: OCLC cataloging with a Mac
I am investigating the possibility of using a Macintosh to download, edit,
and export catalog records from OCLC to a local system (DRA). I've found
some instances in the library literature of people _searching_ OCLC from a
Mac using various communications programs, but none of anyone actually doing
their cataloging with a Mac. Any tips, leads, advice would be greatly
appreciated.
Please reply directly to me, not the list. I will summarize if there is
interest.
Thank you very much!
geoffrion@merrimack.edu
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From: westes@netcom.com (Will Estes)
Subject: Re: CD-ROM Drive Towers
Message-Id: <q!ml1lm.westes@netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 92 21:23:11 GMT
Organization: Mail Group
References: <CDROMLAN%92061811390762@IDBSU.BITNET>
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Dan Lester <ALILESTE@IDBSU.BITNET> writes:
>On Thu, 18 Jun 1992 13:26:46 U Greg Kaisen said:
>>Can anyone offer a source for CD-ROM drive towers? How have any of you found
>>their operation? I'd like to order an 8 drive unit and am trying to decide if
>>I should buy 8 separate external SCSI drives, or an 8 drive tower (assuming I
>>can find such a thing). Another twist would be to buy a PC tower case that
>>could hold 8 half height devices, and install 8 internal CD-ROM drives, that
>>might be cheapest. What would you all do?
>One of the major sources, but not the only one, is Meridian Data in
>Scotts Valley CA. 1-800-755-8324. In round numbers their towers cost
>7000 plus 1000 a drive. We have a 14 drive tower. You can buy them
>with any number of drives installed, or add more drives, to the max of 14,
>as you need them. Ours used to run on a AT&T Stargroup network, but now
>runs under Novell. They also run with other software, and others will
>undoubtedly provide more information about Meridian and other vendors.
I have been following this discussion, and as a newcomer to CDROM there
is an obvious question that pops into my mind. Why would anyone pay
$7000 plus $1000 per drive when you can buy a cheap PC clone for less
than $1000, and internal CD-ROM units for less than $400 each?
If you do not require more than 7 CD-ROMs at one time, are there any
functional capabilities that you get using a Meridian Data unit, or
equivalent, that you would not get using a clone with internal drives?
Maybe I am missing something here?
Thanks,
Will Estes Internet: westes@netcom.com
