Network Bulletin No. 04-16


       Date: March 5, 2004

       Subject: CMLS
       Index Term: Two New Features on NLS Webnet

       NLS WebNet has introduced two new features to the "CMLS Research" screen.  The
       first is a dynamic search that enables libraries to find a specific NLS magazine and to
       view a list of the subscribers for that particular publication. Libraries may also view a
       full display of a subscriber's record by selecting a publication and clicking on
       "Submit Query." Doing so will allow viewers to browse through a list of subscribers
       and then select a subscriber(s) by placing a check mark in the appropriate box(es).

       The second feature, "CMLS Subscriber/Subscription Summary," enables a library to
       view a summary of its magazine distribution.  The feature presents a list of NLS
       publications along with the total number of subscribers for each publication.  It also
       provides the grand total of the library's subscribers.

       The records for both of these new features will be revised as part of the regular
       weekly batch update.

       These additions to WebNet are the first of other planned improvements to help
       libraries locate and retrieve on-line information through the CMLS system.

       [Enclosure: This bulletin contained a print enclosure that was mailed to the network
       on March 5, 2004.]

       For more information contact:

       Sylvia H. Dye
       CMLS Coordinator
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