The bibliographic service is being marketed under the name SiteSource. These MARC records comprise a database that can be indexed into the library s catalog for OPAC display when searched by the various indexes supported by the ILS software. Starting this January, Brodart will offer libraries a monthly database of some 500 professionally selected and cataloged web sites. DartClix records will be provided to Brodart s Amlib customers and will also be offered for sale to libraries using other vendor systems. This matter of Web linking and web site cataloging causes lively discussions among librarians about how extensively they should enable their OPAC terminals to freely surf the web.
Some vendors attempt to lock in their users by authorizing access to specific sites only.
Others argue that selected PCs can be designated for open or restricted access. Time and experience will tell. Library staff can use WebClarity to locate possible suppliers for ILL requests or to search and download bibliographic citations without need to re-key as requests in the local system. The development of Taos continues. All Taos sites still lack the Acquisitions module, now promised for spring delivery this year.