ACQNET v8n026 (August 5, 1998) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v8n026.txt ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 8, No. 26, August 5, 1998 ======================================== (1) FROM: K. Ketterman SUBJECT: RE: Publishing in cloth vs. paper (ACQNET 8:23) (6 lines) (2) FROM: J. Diffendoefer SUBJECT: Workshops or institutes? (5 lines) (3) FROM: B. Hirsch SUBJECT: Comparing automated systems (4 lines) (4) FROM: L. Garza SUBJECT: Library-university accounting interface (18 lines) (5) FROM: E. Cook SUBJECT: Simmons license restrictions (38 lines) (1)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 15:00:13 -0400 (EDT) From: Kathleen Ketterman (UNC Press) Subject: RE: Publishing in cloth vs. paper (ACQNET 8:23) Thanks to all of you who took the time to reply to my query about our publication plan regarding the quandary of cloth, paper, or dual format editions for a forthcoming book. It was good to hear from so many librarians. Thank you for your helpful responses. We did decide, by the way, to publish a small quantity in cloth and a far greater number in paperback. Kathleen Ketterman, Marketing Mgr & Assistant Dir, UNC Press, P.O. Box 2288, Chapel Hill NC 27517-2288 (919) 966-3561 ext 263 fax: 919-966-3829 e-mail: kjketter@email.unc.edu Visit the UNCP Website: http://sunsite.unc.edu/uncpress/ (2)----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 13:12:07 -0400 (EDT) From: Judy Diffenderfer (Marist College) Subject: Workshops or institutes? [Ed. note: The Charleston Conference is Nov. 5-8; check ALA/ALCTS, NASIG, ARL etc. web sites for regional workshops; watch ACQNET for announcements as ACQflashes] Are there any upcoming workshops, institutes or conferences concerning acquisitions and/or collection development scheduled for the next 6-8 months? I am finally in a position where I can take advantage of these training opportunities and I don't want to miss out. Thanks, Judy Diffenderfer Acquisitions/Collection Development Marist College judy.diffenderfer@marist.edu (3)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:07:01 -0400 (EDT) From: Bonnie C. Hirsch (Eugene, OR PL) Subject: Comparing automated systems They are quite new, but has anyone had experience with the automated acquisitions systems from Gaylord Polaris, Ameritech Horizon, or EOSI QSeries? I would be interested in hearing what you think of them. I will summarize for the list if there is interest. Bonnie Hirsch Eugene (Oregon) Public Library bonnie.c.hirsch@ci.eugene.or.us (4)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:48:51 -0700 From: Lucila G. Garza (CSU-Pomona) Subject: Library-university accounting interface We are an Innovative Library seeking to interface the library's accounting system with the University's accounting system (CSU-FRS, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FINANCIAL REPORT SYSTEM) in order to efficiently streamline our workflow. Currently, the Library enters the same data into INNOPAC and CSU-APS (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SYSTEM). For INNOPAC, some invoices are posted electronically and the rest are keyed manually. Therefore, since there is no interface between the two systems, we are duplicating efforts by entering twice and using extra staff time. We would like to hear from anyone who has successfully completed this process, or is currently implementing an accounting interface. We would also like to hear from anyone who is currently investigating or working to implement this type of interface. In your responses, please include the following information: Systems you are currently using; Was an outside programmer/consultant hired, or did University technical staff assist in the process; Could you refer someone who had such experiences to us; Other alternatives available. Lucila G. Garza Cal Poly Pomona University Library 3801 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 869-4402 (909) 869-3103 Fax lggarza@csupomona.edu (5)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: 4-AUG-1998 21:20:04.74 From: Eleanor Cook (Appalachian State U.) Subject: Simmons license restrictions Our Library is interested in purchasing "Choices II" from Simmons, a company specializing in marketing information. They used to provide an annual set we kept in reference but they discontinued the print version. They now have a CD-ROM as named above. It comes with a license agreement and must be pre-paid. They do not allow it to be networked. We reviewed the license agreement and it had two clauses that state-supported institutions generally cannot accept. The first was the "indemnification" clause and the second was the "state of ..." clause. The information provider usually names the state or province where they are located in the latter clause. In every case we have worked with a publisher or vendor license, they have allowed us to strike the indemnification clause and either struck the state designation I mentioned or allowed us to substitute our own state there. (It has to do with what state laws would apply if there was litigation.) Unfortunately, this company responded negatively to our suggestions for these changes. Our marketing faculty will be dissatisfied fall semester when they cannot make assignments in the library they are used to making because of this company's inflexibility. How have other libraries dealt with this? This company closed their Florida office last winter and my posting a plea to ACQNET to find them was most helpful - so those of you who responded then (and anyone else) could review how you dealt with the license restrictions, I would be most grateful. I am also posting this to Liblicense-L. Eleanor I. Cook 828-262-2786 (wrk) NEW PO BOX Serials Specialist 828-262-2773 (fax) & Belk Library, PO Box 32026 Area Code! Appalachian State University Spring '98 Boone, NC 28608-2026 cookei@appstate.edu ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol.8, No.26 ****** END OF FILE ******