It is difficult to see any justification for foregoing these practical advantages in favour of theoretical benefits derived from adherence to a common operating system. The other main activity has been the setting up of the basic structure for the library pages on the University World-Wide Web server. The first phase is now almost complete, and the second phase, that of setting up more detailed subject guiding information will be started during the course of this term. Options for extension of the networked CD-ROM service have been under consideration, in consultation with staff of I.T.Services. It has been decided that the Library will buy a machine to act as an extra server on the Novell network, dedicated to CD-ROM database access.
Details are available from subject librarians.