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From:         Ron Johnston <ADLB001@MVS.MCGILL.CA>
Subject:      O'brien
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Thanks for the PPQ number, Ramona.  I called NSI and the problem
was registered as one of inaccurate documentation.  The OPAC does
not squeeze out apostrophes, so the offending piece of documentation
has been corrected in 5.1.  And so another problem gets resolved
and closed.

I was advised that the proper course of action for requesting an
enhancement to the handling of apostrophes would be to go thru the
OPAC SIG.

Ron Johnston, McGill University, Montreal Quebec
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Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1992 09:05:28 CST
From:         Sue Tyner <1LISXT@UTSAVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      MDAS Database Sizes

If you are not running MDAS, you may discard this and go on to the next
message.  We hope to offer MDAS soon and the collection development librarian
is gathering information from the bibliographers about which databases we
would like to offer.  I have gathered information from the vendors as to the
space requirements that they provide but I would like to know from you who are
running these database what the space requirements are.  I am going to list all
the databases under consideration even though I know that we will not get them
all.  If you are running any of these and can provide me with information, I
will be very greatful.  Thanks in advance for your help.  Please respond to me
directly unless you think that this would be of interest to others on the list.

1.  Wilson Indexes (U.S. MARC Format with dates for initial load.  We would
    then continue with current releases as they are issued.

    Art Index                         09/84 - 06/92
    Applied Science & Technology      10/83 - 06/92
    Biological & Agricultural         07/83 - 06/92
    Biography Index                   07/84 - 06/92
    Book Review Digest                01/83 - 06/92
    Business Periodical Index         07/82 - 06/92
    Business Periodical Abstracts      *
    Education Index                   06/83 - 06/92
    Essay & General Literature        01/85 - 06/92
    General Science                   05/84 - 06/92
    Humanities                        02/84 - 06/92
    Library Literature                12/84 - 06/92
    Readers' Guide Index & Abstracts  01/83 - 06/92 *
    Social Sciences                   02/83 - 06/92

*  I am not positive about these dates.

2.  UMI Databases

    ABI/Inform (Research Ed) backfile 1971 - 1984; 1985 - current
    Business Dateline                 1985 - current
    Newspaper Abstracts               1989 - current
    Periodical Abstracts              1986 - current

3.  InfoTrac
    National Newspaper Index          1982 - current
    Expanded Academic Index           1987 - current
    Business & Company Profile        1982 - current

4.  ERIC

5.  Current Contents

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

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SUE TYNER
ASST DIR TECH SVCS & LIB COMPUTER SYSTEMS
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO LIBRARY
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Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 1992 09:02:21 EST
From:         DAN KIRCHNER <344PWCF@CMUVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Patron Overlay Partial Findings - CMU

Dear Friends, I have discovered a few things I want to share with you on this
process.  The INSD2 switch in LB530TBL does indeed prevent overlaying of the
addresses in a patron record <IF> the SOURCE on your patron display says,
"TERMNL(nnn)", where nnn is an OPERID.  I will know in 3 days if INSD2 actually
allows the overlay to happen, since I have it set at 3 days, at which time I
will try the overlay again.  I expect it to work.  That is the good news...

One problem with all this, though.  It seems that once the INDS2 time delay is
satisfied and an overlay does happen, the SOURCE becomes "DISK" or whatever.
If we try to update the address online again, the SOURCE will <NOT> update back
to "TERMNL(nnn)".  This would be a problem if the patron interface record (PIF)
is generated for another run and itself was not current, the overlay would
happen when you don't want it, since if the SOURCE is not "TERMNL(nnn)",
INSD2 doesn't have control.  That is the bad news...

The documentation is correct but understanding the impact of the display is
not always as easy as it seems.
I will notify NSI of this as well, since there is some confusion therein
about the 'bad news' part.  I will also update you on the result of the INSD2
time lapse feature for SOURCE = "TERMNL(nnn)".  Maybe there never was a
question in your minds about this feature; we obviously had our doubts.
Dan Kirchner
TECH 1 Central Michigan University     "Underwhelmment Specialist"
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Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 1992 11:16:15 CST
From:         LB0CILF <LB0CILF@MUSIC.TCS.TULANE.EDU>
Subject:      Terminals in stacks

We have had unsecured IBM 3164 terminals out on unsupervised floors
since 1988 and so far there have been no serious problems.  The
terminals are in plain sight of patrons in large reading areas.
Someone does occasionally diddle with the setup menu, but this is
rare and hasn't caused much of a problem.  The most aggravating thing
that occurs now and then is that someone will play muscial keys with
the key caps so that people type garbage before they realize that the
key caps have been switched.  Once someone discovers this a staff
member has to go pop the misplaced ones off and put them back where they
belong.


Cecilia D. Stafford
AUL - Public Services
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
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Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 1992 11:06:43 EST
From:         DAN KIRCHNER <344PWCF@CMUVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Patron Overlay Question

Dear Friends, I am testing the LB510JC routine that is supposed to allow
overlaying from the patron interface record.  It seems we cannot prevent
overlaying of online updated patrons as is supposed to be controlled by
the LB530Txx INSD2 setting.  We have ours set to 3 days and overlaying
is allowed by LB530BAL using LB530TA1 (our locally modified LB530Txx) even
when I run the job minutes after updating records online.  Anybody care
to offer a guess as to what could be going wrong here?
Does the INSD2 switch actually work?  It is supposed to control only those
records that were originated online, according to the TECH Ref Manual on
page 285.  But I have been told that ALL patron records are candidates and
that the book is wrong on that point.
Thanks for any advice.
Stumped in Michigan.
(Dan Kirchner)
TECH 1 Central Michigan University     "Underwhelmment Specialist"
FAX: (517) 774-4499 / VOICE: (517) 774-6643 / BITNET: 344PWCF@CMUVM
SMOKE: two small puffs followed by 1 large puff / DRUMS:  BadaBoom-BadaBing
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Date:         Mon, 16 Nov 1992 12:48:12 LCL
From:         Sally Grucan <SGRUCAN@WESLEYAN.BITNET>
Subject:      Marcive call numbers

I think others might be interested in seeing replies to Stephen Hayes' query
about order of call numbers from Marcive tapes.  I like Stephen's suggestion,
but am puzzled as to what happens when a subsquent load makes one's "latest"
call number into an earlier one (assuming one has attached item records and
perhaps a holdings record to the original "latest" copy statement)?



Sally Grucan                      BITNET:  sgrucan@wesleyan
Systems Planning and              INTERNET:  sgrucan@eagle.wesleyan.edu
   Head Catalog Librarian         Phone:  (203) 347-9411 ext. 3007
Olin Library                      Fax:  (203) 344-7969
Wesleyan University
Middletown CT O6459-0108
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Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1992 09:23:36 EST
From:         Debbie Morrow <morrowd@GVSU.EDU>
Subject:      OPAC Timeout and Storage Violations
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   We have had 5.0.2 in production since June'92, and have the OPAC time-out
   set for 300 seconds (5 minutes).  We haven't had any recent
   problems with storage violations, traceable to any cause.  We are MVS,
   CICS 1.7.

   Debbie

   Debbie Morrow / Automation Librarian/LIB1
   University Library / 108 JHZ
   Grand Valley State University / Allendale  MI   49401
   616/895-3581 / Internet: morrowd@gvsu.edu
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Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1992 10:55:40 EST
From:         Irene Pelak <pelak@PILOT.NJIN.NET>
Subject:      CHAT-L: SAS question
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Once I have executed a PUT @ _INFILE_ @; statement is there anyway to
abort the update?  conditionally skipping the final PUT; doesn't seem to do
it.  I quess the RETURN statement knows there is a PUT hanging and does the
update.
IRENE PELAK  TECH1  BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE  201-447-9236
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Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1992 07:59:28 PST
From:         Sharon Bullard <LB10BULL@UCSBUXA.BITNET>
Subject: Re: Terminals in the Stacks

Howard,
        Here at the University of California, Santa Barbara, we have
installed 3180's in the stacks.  They are not secured and the only
problems we had was in the beginning people hitting the keys, such
as play and record, and after becoming totally confused walking away
leaving the garble for someone else.  We "froze" those keys and
everything seems to be working fine.
        I guess I'd better back up.  When I say "secured" I mean the
terminals were not locked or bolted down to the furniture.  The
terminals are  "locked" into the patron access mode.
        Hope this helps.
Sharon Bullard
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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Subject: Job Announcement
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:27:51 GMT
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                      Job Announcement
               Documents and Maps Department Head

     The Head of Government Documents and Maps provides
leadership for the library's United States, Canadian, and United
Nations documents and for the map collection.  Duties include
reference service, including assisting users with an extensive
collection of CD-ROMs and online services; bibliographic
instruction; creating guides and bibliographies; and service as
the library's expert in government documents, maps, and legal
materials.  Some evening and weekend hours are required.  The
Head supervises the work of one library faculty member, three
paraprofessionals, and student assistants.  He/she is also
expected to participate in relevant professional activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA-accredited MLS and at least three
years of relevant professional library experience;  knowledge of
U.S. government documents; knowledge of microcomputer
applications in libraries; excellent communication skills;
ability to work with diverse users and staff in a changing
environment; strong commitment to public service; and a knowledge
of current trends in government documents librarianship.  DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:  Supervisory experience in an academic library;
knowledge of and experience with NOTIS or other integrated
library system; experience with MARCIVE; understanding of TIGER
map file applications; experience in library instruction; and an
academic background in the social sciences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:   The University of Vermont is a 90%
selective depository for U.S. government documents and a
depository for Canadian documents.  Records for items received
since 1976 are loaded into the Library's NOTIS online catalog
using MARCIVE.  The Government Documents Department is Vermont's
largest, holding two million items, including microfiche, and
200,000 maps.

     Located in Burlington, a metropolitan area of 125,000
situated on Lake Champlain between the Adirondack and Green
Mountains, the University of Vermont enrolls 11,000 undergraduate,
graduate, and medical students.  The University strongly
encourages applications from women and minorities.  The Head of
Documents is a non-tenure track faculty position.  Appointment
will be made at the rank of Library Assistant Professor or above,
with a minimum starting salary of $30,000.  Generous benefits
package, including TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan) and 22 days of
annual leave.  Position open until filled; priority given to
applications received by January 15, 1993.  Send letter of
application, resume, and the names of three professional
references to: Chair, Head of Documents Search Committee,
Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405.
AA/EEO employer.
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Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1992 09:37:58 EST
From:         "Sara Bradley, UNA" <76507.2174@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject:      Thanks - MDAS Logging

To: >INTERNET:NOTIS-L@TCSVM.BITNET

     Thanks for the replies for logging MDAS searches.  I had
failed to turn on logging for MDAS using NSYS.  My JCL's were fine
there just wasn't any log records to report on!

Sara Bradley, Tech1                         LMS 5.0.1
University of North Alabama                 MDAS 1.2.U
205-760-4637                                GTO 3.0
Compu Serve 76507,2174                      VSE  - CICS 1.7

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Date:         Mon, 16 Nov 1992 11:00:00 CST
From:         Cindy Goldstein <LB04ILF@MUSIC.TCS.TULANE.EDU>

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Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1992 16:25:20 EST
From:         Grace Tsai <GTSAI@CCVM.SUNYSB.EDU>
Subject:      Where is the data for FMT field and FREQ field in the bibl rec?

Does anyone know where is the data for the FMT field and FREQ field in
the bibl rec?

FMT field is on the top left of the bibl rec (just next to the bibl rec
key)?  e.g., if it equals to 'S', then I know it is a SERIAL record.

FREQ is in the third line of the bibl record if it's a SERIAL record.
Is it in the bibl leader?

Thanks in advance.
                                         --Grace Tsai
                                           Programmer/Analyst
                                           SUNY-Stony Brook
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Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 1992 13:00:56 EST
From:         Suzanna Lengyel <LENGYEL@YALEVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Patron Overlay Question

This is in reply to Dan Kirchner's question regarding the use of the LB530Txx
table in LB510, the batch patron load.  Are you specifying in that table the
code for the patron group for which this batch load is being run?  (Our batch
patron loads are run for patron group TL, and we specify the values for TL in
the table. We even call the table LB530TTL, but I am sure that doesn't matter.)
Sorry if what I have said is too obvious.

Suzanna Lengyel.  Yale University Library Systems Office. (203) 432-1844.
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From:         RICHARD LEONARD <LEONARDR@BCVMCMS.BITNET>
Subject:      (FWD) Reply 1: Room Scheduling softw

Schedule 25 from Universal Algorithms is designed to address those needs.
I certainly hope it will address them, as we just purchased the package.
They also have an event scheduling module which allows you to schedule
one time events.  It also provides extensive reporting.
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Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1992 08:17:04 EDT
From:         Wilbert Corprew <WCORPREW@BINGVAXA.BITNET>
Subject:      Room Scheduling Software

                  I N T E R O F F I C E   M E M O R A N D U M

                                        Date:     23-Nov-1992 08:07am EST
                                        From:     Wilbert Corprew
                                                  WCORPREW
                                        Dept:     University Registrar
                                        Tel No:

TO:  Remote RSCS/NJE Network User         ( _JNET%CUMREC-L@NDSUVM1 )


Subject: Room Scheduling Software


Joe Dimartile:

        SUNY-Binghamton uses Schedule 25 which can accomplish the classroom
scheduling you need. It is marketed by Universal Algorithms of Portland Oregon.
Address is: 111 SW Columbia/Suite 960
            Portland, OR. 503-227-2790

        I can also offer some advice on Schedule 25 and our home grown
scheduling system if you would like to call me.

Will Corprew
Associate University Registrar
SUNY-Binghamton
607-777-6088
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Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 1992 10:57:38 CST
Reply-To:     strube@warp6.cs.misu.NoDak.edu
From:         Don Strube <strube@WARP6.CS.MISU.NODAK.EDU>
Subject:      RE:Student Registration via terminal

In Message Thu, 19 Nov 1992 10:12:16 CST, hodgese@CCMAIL.WIU.BGU.EDU writes:

>          Western Illinois University will be allowing students to
>          register for classes via personal computer or terminal
>          access through our campus computer network.
>
>          We are interested in securing names and addresses of
>          contacts at institutions who are currently allowing
>          registration, schedule adjustments, etc. by this process.
>
>          We are especially interested in security issues, user
>          friendly screens, help screens, and other potential pitfalls
>          you may have encountered during your registration process.
>          Do you allow the student to register only, make program
>          changes, drops, withdrawals, etc.?  Why or why not?
>
>          Responses with names and addresses may be sent to our
>          Registrar or myself.  Information can also be mailed
>          directly to Alan DeRoos, Registrar, Western Illinois
>          University, Macomb Il 61455.
>
>          Thanks for your help.
>
>          Elvin E Hodges
>          Western Illinois University
>          Administrative Computing
>          212L Sherman Hall
>          Macomb, Il 61455

Please send responses to the list, as I am sure, others would like to know
what is happening in this area.  We are just getting into telephone
registration and registering by terminals on the campus backbone seems like
an interesting alternative.
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Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 1992 14:22:46 CDT
From:         "David G. Hyatt" <DHYATT@UAFSYSA.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: willingness to communicate
              20 Nov 1992 09:56:46 EST from <MKTHOM01@ULKYVM.LOUISVILLE.EDU>

On Fri, 20 Nov 1992 09:56:46 EST Marla K. Thomas said:
>C'mon, folks! Give the guy a break. He asked that we respond to the survey,
>not critique it. It takes no longer to respond to the survey than to criticize
>it.

My feelings also. It's his data to interpret as he wants.

>Best Wishes,
>Marla K. Thomas               || MKTHOM01@ULKYVM.Louisville.edu
>Director, Information Systems || MKTHOM01@ULKYVM.Bitnet
>University of Louisville      || Phone: (502) 588-0914

Thank you,

dhyatt, Systems and Tax
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Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 1992 14:22:09 EST
From:         GADDIEML@MUSC.BITNET
Subject:      RE: surveys on the list...

Hi Gerry-

I too, have been surprised today at all the negative responses received re:
the survey.  I've already responded.  It took me about 10 minutes this AM
to think about and reply.  I don't know what all the fuss is about.  I
teach e-mail classes and am (was) looking forward to seeing what my
colleagues thought about the situation.  I'm now looking forward to the
responses the Gerry's latest msg.

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From:         "Marla K. Thomas" <MKTHOM01@ULKYVM.LOUISVILLE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: willingness to communicate

C'mon, folks! Give the guy a break. He asked that we respond to the survey,
not critique it. It takes no longer to respond to the survey than to criticize
it.

Best Wishes,
Marla K. Thomas               || MKTHOM01@ULKYVM.Louisville.edu
Director, Information Systems || MKTHOM01@ULKYVM.Bitnet
University of Louisville      || Phone: (502) 588-0914
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Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 1992 16:09:38 EST
From:         R=GLITZ%XOC%NGBA@ANGRC.ANG.AF.MIL
Subject: Re: Room Scheduling software

When I was a project manager for our DEC VAX based application, I got *ALOT*
of advertisements for software, utilities, you name it.  One of these was for
an addition to the DEC All-in-1 product that allowed you to schedule meetings,
rooms, A-V equipment; all interfaced with the E-mail features of All-in-1.  As
I recall, it also allowed you to track confirmations, schedule conflicts....
all that kind of stuff.

Someone on the list may have experience with this product.  Otherwise, your
friendly DEC sales rep (approach with caution) has a cross-referenced listing
of third party software developed for their systems.  The company may have
developed a stand alone or PC-based version of the software.

'wish I could remember the name for you.

Good Luck

Robert Glitz
R=GLITZ%XOC%NGBA@ANGRC.ANG.AF.MIL
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Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 1992 09:01:30 CST
From:         Columbus <ADPOSEY@UMSVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: surveys on the list...

Gerry, there were but three negative responses. and who knows? all three may
 have responded directly to the sender, as requested.  Three peoples said it wa
s bad & it may be bad, but now the sender knowqs that it may be a bad survey.
It sounded like something for course work rather than a paper for profes-
sional interest--and that is ok too.  Quicker than a mail-out & a lot cheaper,
even tho flawed.
Ah well. . . . . . . .

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