FirstSearch Holdings Display Enhanced
For users who access OCLC FirstSearch system via the Z39.50 option, the Holdings
display in database records will soon include the institution name in addition to the
OCLC symbol. This will be available for all databases that currently provide holdings
information. With this additional information, Z39.50 users will now be able to more
easily locate items found in FirstSearch citations.
Americana Online Has New Feature
Here's a feature of the Encyclopedia Americana Online that you may find helpful. Just go
to the URL. If prompted for a user name, use dog. If
prompted for a password, use days. This site will take you to timely and important
current information, and will link you to the relevant article in the Encyclopedia
Americana Online. A revised URL will be provided monthly.
New Databases Available on SilverPlatter
Silverplatter has new databases available.
(For questions or to subscribe to any reference database -- CD-ROM, online or Internet-accessible -- contact BCR's Jim Hensinger or Karen Graham.