The Web page is a great service and I thank OCLC for making this information available in this way. A word of caution to my PCC colleagues: read the "Terms and Conditions" of NetMind before you sign up for it. It's always a good idea to know what you're signing up for. I also applaud OCLC for making the "Terms and Conditions" so readily available. Carol Hixson Head, Catalog Dept. University of Oregon At 08:36 AM 6/28/01 -0400, Patton,Glenn wrote: >As many of you know from the BIBCO and CONSER Operations Committee meetings >and the various PCC meetings at ALA Midwinter and Annual, There are lots of >changes in store as OCLC moves its databases and interfaces to new >platforms. The following message has been posted to a number of lists to >announce the availability of a web site devoted to information about >timelines for the interface migration. > >Please consider using the NetMind feature so that you will have the most >current information. > >Glenn Patton >Director, Metadata Standards & Quality >OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. >6565 Frantz Rd. >Dublin OH 43017-3395 >Phone: +1.800.848.5878, ext. 6371 or +1.614.764.6371 >Fax: +1.614.718.7187 >Email: mailto:[log in to unmask] > >______________________________ > >OCLC is pleased to announce a new web page designed to give users >information on our new cataloging and metadata services migration timeline. >OCLC is currently working on a new, single interface that will offer the >benefits of a web browser and the versatility of Windows-based software. >Most cataloging will be completed using your web browser, while tasks not >fully or efficiently accomplished using a browser will be completed using an >optional Windows-based set of tools. A visit to this web page at >http://www.oclc.org/strategy/cataloging/, will answer questions such as: > >When will OCLC Passport for Cataloging be replaced by a new interface? >When will the new interface to OCLC Cataloging & Metadata Services be ready? >Will macros be supported by the new interface? > >There is a guide to migration brochure, frequently asked questions section, >and more information available for you to use. This page will be updated as >new information is available, so be sure to use the NetMind feature on the >page by entering your email address to receive a notice when updates are >posted. > >Bill Carney >Consulting Marketing Analyst >Metadata Services Division >OCLC Online Computer Library Center >6565 Frantz Road Dublin, Ohio 43017-3395 >TEL: 1-800-848-5878 (North America) >mailto:[log in to unmask] http://www.oclc.org/ > >