...Glenn Manino Discusses how one library uses PASSPORT′s INTI4 session with Cross Connect modem sharing software on a Novell 3.11 local area network(LAN), allowing four shared OCLC dedicated lines to do the work of six,and thus making it possible to achieve cost savings. Outlines the installation...

...Dan Liebtag Examines briefly the costs of OCLC cataloguing services,particularly compared with one of its major competitors in the non‐large library market, the Library Corporation′s Bibliophile. Cataloguing Costs Interlending IT Libraries Online retrieval OCLC Systems and Services Vol...

... Describes OCLC′s plans and policies with respect to linking with the Internet and the emerging National Research and Education Network(NREN). Includes a consideration of the telecommunications environment for libraries; the prospects of greatly reduced telecommunications costs by means of online...

... equipment, computers, or software. Because of limited funding, universities often are unable to keep up with industry in terms of state-of-theart technology. While it is possible for industry to pass the cost of upgrades on to customers, academic departments within universities are more limited...

... some views on telecommunication networks and the status of the work performed by the Committee on Networking Issues. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Computer networks Costs Libraries Online retrieval Pricing Pricing policy Telecommunications OCLC Micro 15 O C L C Users Council by Kenneth J...

...Angelina G. Joseph Offers advice for using CAT ME micro enhancers to offset costs at a time when OCLC has increased search charges and has lowered the search‐to‐produce ratios. Proposes that searches and cataloguingtasks be performed during non‐primetime periods (before 8.00 am); reveals...

... before being purchased, and ′public domain′ software, which is available free of charge to be used by any member of the public. Lists a few of the better shareware programs and places where it can be obtained. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Computer software Computer users Costs The Truth behind...

...Sharon Bosarge Briefly outlines the purpose and use of turbo boards (processor upgrade boards) in response to reader enquiries. Explains the characteristics of the two basic types: accelerator boards and replacement motherboards. Assesses the viability and cost involved in installing turbo boards...