Re: [IUG] Networked OCLC Interactive Interface question

["Robert F. Rapp" <rfrapp at mf dot lib dot wi dot us>]

Steidinger, Shawn E. wrote:
> Anyway,  we're hoping that we can eliminate the dependency on the physical cable
> connection & rely on software & TCP/IP.  Our cataloging volume is relatively low
> - maybe 20-40 titles a week - will the interactive feature make our lives
> easier?  How, exactly, does this interface work?  When you click on the Export
> button, the record goes directly from OCLC through port 5500 to your INNOPAC
> server?  Do you still get a little printout letting you know records are being
> read & overlaid?  I've read the INNOPAC & Millennium manuals and the OCLC FAQ on
> CSDirect, as well as perused the OCLC Connexion documentation, but nothing
> compares to other users' experiences when considering a new product.
>
>   
We changed over some time ago, and are glad that we did.  However, the 
little printout security blanket ceases to exist.  Connexion does have a 
little popup window that tells you what happens, but there is no 
printout.  You will get used to it.  If you use cataloging slips like we 
do, your cataloguer can use them to check the records if she is the belt 
and suspenders type.

Rob

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Robert F. Rapp
Information Technology Librarian
Menomonee Falls Public Library
rfrapp at mf dot lib dot wi dot us