We expect to receive the remaining modules during the course of the session. It was reported at the last meeting that it was intended to evaluate, select and install a new CD-ROM networking system by the start of the new session. A number were looked, and three were demonstrated. The final choice was Microtest DiscZerver, marketed and supported by Optology. The setting up of the new service involved taking the server down for a few days, rendering the CD-ROMs unavailable.
Work is ongoing with departmental contacts to offer access within school computing areas.
The system detects the presence of this plugin and offers it for download in the event of it not being installed on the client. Given the minimal set-up, therefore, the roll out of the service to desktops should be fairly swift. This will bring them in line with the University style and ensure the currency and accessibility of the web site. In tandem with this will be a redesign of the main OPAC pages.