From: LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.BITNET (Public-Access Computer Systems Forum)
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.pacs-l
Subject: Library Automation--Comments & Questions
Date: 5 Nov 92 16:20:28 GMT
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6 Messages, 112 Lines
1) Printers for Public Workstations
2) PC Library Software
3) Network Based CBT
4) Acquiring a Telnet Address
5) Multi-Tasking CD Drives
6) HP DeskJet 500 Printers
Please respond directly to the authors, not PACS-L
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Subject: Printers for public workstations
From: Terry Dawson <terry@edsi.plexus.COM>

Our library is looking for alternatives to HP Thinkjets for public
workstations.  Specifically, we're looking for printers that:

1)      accept continuous feed paper
2)      run quietly
3)      have a small footprint
and
4)      are not too expensive to buy or maintain

Any suggestions will be appreciated.  Send them to:
terry@edsi.plexus.com  or  tdawson@well.sf.ca.us

Thanks.
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From: Glenda Hughes <LIBGFH@GSUVM1>
Subject: PC library software

 One of our librarians here has been asked for the following information and
 does not belong to this listserv, so he has asked me to post this message. He
 would like the responses sent to him however, LIBPJR@GSUVM1.

 "A library for a European aeronautics agency is looking for PC-based software
 packages to automate their library operations (acquisitions, cataloging,
 circulation, reference, etc.). Does anyone have any recommendations?"

 Glenda Hughes inquiring for Peter Roberts inquiring for ...?
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From: Soaf1!woodb!jbpackman
Subject: Networked Based CBT

Does anyone have any experience in using either a LAN or WAN in the
delivery of CBT.  Experience in any type of DOS based network
applications (either interactive or text-based) would be appreciated.

Joel Packman
jbpackman@Soaf1.SSA.GOV
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From:     Bob Sweet <USERHKPV@UMICHUM.BITNET>
Subject:  How do we acquire a telnet address?

We (the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Library) are
in the process of connecting our 8-node Lantastic network to the building-wide E
to allow remote users to telnet to our library catalog (in Inmagic).  I'm
aware that there's an incompatibility between Lantastic and the TCP/IP
protocol; but we're hopeful that Artisoft (Lantastic's manufacturer) has
solved this with their newly released Lantastic/TCP/IP interface software.
Any tips?  We are neophytes in this realm and even the most rudimentary
guidelines would be of help.
Thanks
Bob Sweet
Internet     Bob.Sweet@UB.CC.UMICH.EDU
BITNET       HKPV@UMICHUM
(313) 936-1073
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From: "Ernest Perez, Oregon State Library"
 <opac!perez%OPAC.osl.or.gov@CS.ORST.EDU>
Subject: Multi-tasking CD drives

              PACS-Lers...

              I am now at the Oregon State Library, working in the general
              information systems and library automation area.

              I'd like to ask for responses or input on the topic of
              setting up for TELNET access to MS-DOSed CD-ROMs, ***and
              providing for multiple access to the CD-ROM.***

              I would appreciate hearing about approaches, specific
              products, experiences, "how we done it good." Please send
              replies to me directly. I will consolidate and summarize if
              interest warrants.

              -Ernest Perez

              I ***have*** looked at the PACS-L archive. Unfortunately,
              almost any search request gets far too many hits for
              reasonable selection.
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From:     Nancy Karp <USERGBMR@UMICHUM.BITNET>
Subject:  HP DeskJet 500 Printers

Yesterday, in response to a request from a co-worker, I requested comments
from users of the Hewlett Packard Deskwriter 500 printer.  Turns out what we
really need answers on relates to the Hewlett Packard DeskJet 500. Questions
I have about the latter printer: Have users experienced frequent repairs?
Does the paper jam up unacceptably often?  Have cartridge costs proven to
be exorbitant?  I'd appreciate any input anyone can provide.  We are
considering using this printer with our upcoming Innovative Interfaces OPAC.
Thank you.
Nancy Karp
Kresge Business Administration Library
University of michigan
BitNet: usergbmr@umichum
Internat: usergbmr@um.cc.umich.edu
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