OCLC Micro: Volume 5 Issue 5
Table of contents
DUBLINes
Some libraries have asked if the CAT CD450 software can be used on workstations without attached CD‐ROM drives (eg., for editing or online processing only). Because the executable…
CD‐ROM: A Planning Checklist
I. HoffmanSummarises a planning checklist for CD‐ROM acquisition decisionmaking and integration of CD‐ROM into existing collections. Suggests thememory aid of CD‐ROM = Collection…
CD‐ROM: a Selected Bibliography
I. Hoffman, J.S. KogaProvides a bibliography of CD‐ROM for librarians, covering casestudies, costs, product evaluation guidelines, databases, CDI,downloading/copyright and CD vs. online, for use when…
Using the Search CD450 System: Hints for Finding More Information
J. HudsonSuggests basic searching tips to help new users of CD450 refinetheir searches. Discusses the zero‐hits syndrome, and how it can beremedied: checking for typographical errors…
Stack Compactor: A Funny Thing Happened When You Deleted That Card...
B. WrightProposes a solution to the problem of sluggish HyperCard stacksresponse on Macintosh machines. Describes the HyperCard solutionavailable at authoring user level, using stack…
Librarians, HyperCard, and Information: Culture 1.0, Past and Prolog?
E.K. WelschDiscusses the impact of HyperCard on libraries, issues surroundingits application, design considerations, and its application in acommercial product, Culture 1.0 as an example of…
SCANdalous Behavior
H. CheneyExamines the advantages of hand‐held scanners in conjunction withDTP. Discusses the capabilities of various scanners, the problem ofaspect ratios, the Optics program, scanner…
OCLC Book Label Production Using WordPerfect 5.0
Patricia G. SnyderProducing spine and book labels on the OCLC system for sets of books with many volumes, replacement or supplemental volumes, or annual editions can be very tedious and costly as…
Computer Technology and the Physically Disabled
Sandra EdwardsComputer technology is providing diverse opportunities for businesses to increase productivity and revenue. In particular, computers have become a mainstay in our work places, our…
Let's Play Tag: The Promise of SGML
Jesse KaysenImagine a document you want to read is available on disk. The publisher can readily supply it to you with no concern for computer system compatibility. If the publisher doesn't…
RE:Views
The Macintosh and accompanying hard disk arrive, along with a memo stating that you are now the resident Mac “expert” and will be responsible for administering its use. Great! But…