{"title":"Retrospective conversion of library catalogs in UK institutions of higher education: a quantitative analysis","authors":"R. Sweeney","doi":"10.1108/10650759610129594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610129594","url":null,"abstract":"As part of an investigation as to whether a national retrospective catalog conversion program is justified, presents a summary of the results of a survey of retrospective conversion programs in UK higher education libraries. The survey was conducted by the author in association with Philip Bryant of the University of Bath. Questionnaires were sent to 266 higher education libraries in the UK.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116096175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The internationalization of MARC ‐ part III: some MARC formats based on UKMARC","authors":"M. Kokabi","doi":"10.1108/10650759610129567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610129567","url":null,"abstract":"Surveys the evolution and development of various MARC formats out of UKMARC. Describes the formats for Australia, Thailand, Italy and Singapore and indicates their main points of difference and local requirements.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121442833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Getting started with Passport for Windows macros","authors":"Maureen Hyland-Carver","doi":"10.1108/10650759610129549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610129549","url":null,"abstract":"Introduces the Passport for Windows OCLC Macro Language (OML), and its ability to automate repetitive user activities in communications sessions. Presents sample macros which illustrate some of OML’s functionality and capabilities. Describes the basic steps for creating, editing, and running macros in Passport for Windows. Highlights the advantages of writing macros in OML, a true programming language.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129073854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The rise and fall of the bookish librarian","authors":"K. Harrison","doi":"10.1108/10650759710162532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759710162532","url":null,"abstract":"Deplores the apparent ignorance of English and other literatures displayed by many library staff. Early public librarians showed a great awareness of classical books and authors, but a century ago technical problems supplanted literary articles in the library press. In 1927 R.D. McLeod founded The Library Review. This, and other journals, prompted a reappearance of bookish librarians. But when library schools began to flourish, literary history disappeared from the Library Association syllabus and is no longer taught in the schools. This has led to the emergence of library science at the cost of literary knowledge. Claims it is time for a change.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116756662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The internationalization of MARC. Part I: the emergence and divergence of MARC","authors":"M. Kokabi","doi":"10.1108/10650759610118622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610118622","url":null,"abstract":"Surveys the evolution and development of MARC formats for the digital encoding of bibliographic data from their beginnings in 1968 at the Library of Congress to the present time, with particular emphasis on the development of 17 national formats. Examines the reasons for the divergence of MARC formats from each other as well as the early and recent trends in the development of national MARC formats.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124250854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The first public demonstration of the OCLC database","authors":"G. Marco","doi":"10.1108/10650759610118596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610118596","url":null,"abstract":"Describes the first public demonstration of the capabilities of the OCLC System in August 1971.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130672125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"End‐user searches and search path maps: a discussion","authors":"F. Slack","doi":"10.1108/10650759610798510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610798510","url":null,"abstract":"Examines the development of online public access catalogs of the last 15 years and how this has promoted the use of automated information retrieval systems. Investigates how end‐users use the system available to them and the type of subject searches which they carry out. Compares two techniques for mapping searches. Concludes that there is a need for effective diagnosis and monitoring methods and an efficient method of analysis of end‐user use is essential.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117245411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cataloging with CAT ME Plus in MS Windows","authors":"R. Urbizagastegui, David O. Percy","doi":"10.1108/10650759610118604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610118604","url":null,"abstract":"Describes the advantages and disadvantages of a program information file (PIF) for the DOS CAT ME Plus (Cataloguing Micro Enhancer) in an MS Windows microcomputer. Examines the literature in this area and goes on to describe the experiences at The University of California, Riverside. Discusses the limitations of the system but concludes that the PIF system is well worth installing.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124686688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information and library services S/NVQs embrace IT","authors":"Paul Scarsbrook","doi":"10.1108/10650759610118613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610118613","url":null,"abstract":"Describes and evaluates the IT aspects of S/NVQs (Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications). Begins by outlining the structure of the qualifications and their use within libraries and information work. Outlines the units involving IT in particular. Gives information on assessment centres and information and support materials available.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126721695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"OCLC Users’ Council meeting minutes, February 5‐7, 1996","authors":"E. Jones","doi":"10.1108/10650759610118640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759610118640","url":null,"abstract":"Reports on the OCLC Users’ Council meeting of February 5‐7, 1996. Issues discussed included nominations for the board of trustees, the OCLC president’s report, the Users’ Council executive committee report and reports on users of electronic information. Also under discussion were a number of strategies for the future.","PeriodicalId":448168,"journal":{"name":"Oclc Systems & Services","volume":"180 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132860447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}