Newsgroups: bit.listserv.pacs-l
Date:         Wed, 8 Apr 1992 11:15:02 CDT
From:         Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Library Automation Questions

8 Messages, 185 Lines
Please respond directly to the authors, not PACS-L.  Thanks, Dana
1) SISAC
2) Modem
3) SAIL
4) Business Thesaurus
5) ADONIS Address
6) CD-ROM drive problem
7) Internet Tools
8) DOS-based integrated systems
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From:    Jeff Suttor                          <ECL4JMS@UCLAMVS.BITNET>
Subject: SISAC: Chron / Enum Descript in machine readable form

Does anyone know of a source for a machine readable copy of the
Chronology  Descriptor Table of Values and Enumeration Descriptor Table
of Values for the SISAC Symbol?

Programming a parser for the SISAC Symbol would be so much easier
without having to retype in all of the table values.

The implementation guidelines do not mention an algorithm to generate
the tables.  Is there one?

Thanks,

Jeff Suttor                    Pgmr/Analyst  Library Information Systems
University Research Library    (310)825-1206 FAX:(310)206-4109
405 Hilgard Avenue             ECL4JMS@UCLAMVS
Los Angeles, CA  90024-1575    ECL4JMS@MVS.OAC.UCLA.EDU
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From:     "Judy" <SZ5@NIHCU>
Subject:  Strange modem

I have a question for my more technically-oriented colleagues.
I have a 286/16 PC with an internal modem.  The modem is
manufactured by J&M, which is displayed nowhere prominently on
the accompanying manual.  I did find it in the copyright statement
and in one or two places in fine print.  This modem alleges to be
Hayes compatible.  Since I work for the government, I have little
say in what equipment I am given.  Having said that, I am having
a strange problem with the modem and have gotten no help from our
support staff here. Occasionally, when I dial (it's a 2400 baud
modem) it will only connect at 1200.  Sometimes, I disconnect and
immediately redial and it will connect at 2400.  Sometimes, I have
to wait a while, and then it will connect at 2400.  The software
always says that it's set at 2400.  This happens in both Procomm
and Crosstalk.  Any suggestions?  Any clues on WHY this happens?
All comments welcome.

Thanks!

Judy Schneider
US GAO Library
sz5@nihcu.bitnet
sz5@cu.nih.gov
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From:    BOROS@OHSTMVSA.BITNET
Subject: Question about SAIL!

Hi there!
We are in Columbus, OH and would be interested in using SAIL if
we knew how. As far as I know, it is a service that makes MEDLINE
search possible from a remote node and the search result is returned
to us via Fax. If it is a reality (not just a dream) I'd like to know
who can take benefits of this and if we could, how we can reach the
service. Thanks for any hints.
Laszlo G. Boros, MD
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Department of Surgery
Boros@ohstmvsa.acs.ohio-state.edu
P.S. Please include in your reply the word SAIL (easiest way is to
use reply with this message). Thanks
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From: AHIMLER@MISVAX.MIS.ARIZONA.EDU (running faster to stay in place)
Subject: seeking online business thesaurus

We are building a database to support an international business curriculum and
need to find an online thesaurus of business terms to develop a controlled
keyword list, and to support an automatic thesaurus-generating function for the
new information. Any pointers/suggestions are very much appreciated! Please
respond to me directly at:

                 {^^^}
           {^^}  {   }                  Ann K. Himler

           {  }  {   }                  Management Information Systems
           {  }  {   }                  University of Arizona
           {  }  {   }                  Tucson, AZ, USA  85712
           {  }__{   }  {^^}            Phone: 602-626-8681
           {_ _ _    }  {  }            Fax:   602-621-2433
                 {   }--{  }            BITNET   ahimler@arizmis
                 {    _ _ _}            INTERNET ahimler@mis.arizona.edu
                 {   }                  TELEX    187167 AZUTUC
                 {   }
                 {   }
              ___{___}_______           Many thanks!
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From:        Cindy Goldstein <LB04ILF@MUSIC.TCS.TULANE.EDU>
Subject: ADONIS ADDRESS

I received a question regarding contact address for the ADONIS people.
So I thought I'd post it for anyone interested.  Please note this does
not constitute a recommendation of any kind.

ADONIS
Paul Ashton
3 Cambridge Center
Suite 208
Cambridge, MA  02142
Tel: (617) 225-0401
FAX: (617) 225-0412

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From:     <FOCONNOR@CERAMICS>
Subject:  CD-ROM drive problem
Help!
My library has a CD-ROM drive unit that is acting up... it's a Sony model #
CDU-100B, 120 v, 60Hz (don't know if you need that info but there it is) and
we purchased it in the fall of 1989 for our ERIC.  We've been having problems
like cursor freezes and shy abstracts that only reveal the first 3 letters of
each line on the left margin.  SilverPlatter said they are working on this.
However, last night when I tried to warm boot after a cursor freeze I got a
message "please make sure the CD-ROM drive is on and the disc is inserted
correctly" and a C>.  I ejected the disc, reinserted it, typed SPIRS, and it
booted up OK.  There was nothing wrong with the disc or its insertion,
and I'm wondering if our drive is getting old or worn out.  Is this possible?
We have PsycLIT too and are experienceing a LOT fewer problems; the drive is
different.
I greatly appreciate any insights y'all can offer!  Thanks!
Rima O'Connor (foconnor@ceramics)
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From:         Gail Persily <GPERSILY@UCSFVM>
Subject:      Internet Tools
I have heard that there is a hypercard stack that provides a guide to
getting around the Internet.  I believe it came from NNSC.  Does anyone
know where I can get this?  Is it available via anonymous FTP somewhere?

Thanks in advance.

Gail Persily               gpersily@ucsfvm.ucsf.edu
Coord., Instructional Resources
Univ of Calif - San Francisco, Library
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From: Judy Dyki <76166.2445@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: DOS-based integrated systems
I'm seeking recommendations from those of you who have had
experience with DOS-based integrated library systems.

We are exploring possible systems to link the collections of
the six libraries at Cranbrook Educational Community.  Although
we're looking at Unix systems as well, our campus MIS person is
encouraging us to stay with DOS for network management reasons.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has had direct
experience with a DOS system and can either recommend a particular
vendor . . . or tell us which ones to avoid at all costs!  Our
minimum requirements are:

     1/ System must handle 300,000 records
     2/ System must run under Novell
     3/ System must use DOS (Windows or SQL environments are OK)
     4/ System must use full MARC format
     5/ System must interface with OCLC

Thanks SO much!  If you respond directly to me (76166.2445@compuserve.
com) I will be glad to post a summary to the list.

Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!

Judy Dyki
Cranbrook Academy of Art Library
76166.2445@compuserve.com
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