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Public-Access Computer Systems News
Volume 3, Number 7 (June 3, 1992) ISSN 1050-6004
Editors: Dana Rooks (LIBL@UHUPVM1) and Charles W. Bailey, Jr.
(LIB3@UHUPVM1).
Issued on an irregular basis by University Libraries,
University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-2091.
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CONTENTS
INFORMATION MACHINE DISTRIBUTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, 1
AUTO-GRAPHICS UPGRADES GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS DATABASE, 2
DIALOG ANNOUNCES COMMERCE DATABASES ON CD-ROM, 2
NEW RETRIEVAL SOFTWARE FOR FACTS ON FILE, 3
INFORMATION MACHINE DISTRIBUTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
The University of Houston Libraries is now the distributor of the
Information Machine, a microcomputer reference assistance program
that can be adapted for use in other libraries. The Information
Machine has been in use at the University of Houston Libraries
since 1987.
An Information Machine presentation is menu-driven and may
contain information such as search strategy, locations, hours,
and policies. Because the program can contain text on any topic,
non-library organizations may find it useful as well.
An Information Machine presentation is created by capturing
screens from the display of a "clean screen" word processor such
as the DOS version of WordPerfect, then preparing a script that
directs the presentation.
The Information Machine requires an IBM-compatible computer
with 256 KB RAM and a clock/calendar. A color monitor is
recommended and a hard disk will be needed for all but very small
presentations.
The University of Houston Libraries cannot offer formal
software support, but assistance will be provided as time
permits. No upgrades to the software are guaranteed.
The Information Machine is sold via the Library Copy Service
for the costs of disks, copying, postage, and handling. The cost
is expected to be $30 for U.S. purchases. All orders must be
paid by check or money order.
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To obtain a demonstration disk containing a subset of the
presentation, send a stamped, self-addressed diskette mailer and
a formatted 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" IBM diskette to Judy Myers,
Assistant to the Director, University of Houston Libraries,
Houston, TX 77204-2091.
For purchase information, contact Judy Myers, at the address
above, by fax (713)743-9748, voice (713)743-9805, or BITNET:
LIB8@JETSON.
AUTO-GRAPHICS UPGRADES GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS DATABASE
Auto-Graphics has upgraded its Government Documents Catalog
Service (GDCS) database, an enhanced CD-ROM version of the
Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. The upgrade
combined valuable and unique information and deleted redundant
data from otherwise duplicate records. The process allows the
continued offering of the GDCS database on a single CD-ROM disc.
The enhancement preserves the serials availability records
that contain unique information about individual publications,
map series records, and records for individual maps issued in
series.
For additional information, contact Ruth Rubio-Rogerson at
Auto-Graphics, Inc., 3201 Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768-3200;
(800) 776-6939.
DIALOG ANNOUNCES COMMERCE DATABASES ON CD-ROM
Dialog Information Services introduces two commerce databases on
CD-ROM. DIALOG OnDisc COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY is the CD-ROM
version of the Commerce Business Daily produced by the U.S.
Department of Commerce. The CD-ROM database contains the
complete text of the print publication, which announces products
and services wanted and offered by the U.S. government.
Annual subscription rates are $795 including updates every
two months and $250 of connect time in File 195 online on DIALOG.
The database covers 1990 forward.
The DIALOG OnDisc JOURNAL OF COMMERCE provides complete
coverage of The Journal of Commerce, the daily business newspaper
of international trade and transportation, plus the weekly
transportation magazine, Traffic World.
The CD-ROM product is available in three configurations,
with the current configurations receiving quarterly updates.
Contact Dialog Marketing, 3460 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto,
CA 94303, or call (800)3-DIALOG.
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NEW RETRIEVAL SOFTWARE FOR FACTS ON FILE
Now updated to include 12 years of news information, the Facts on
File News Digest CD-ROM 1980-1991 features new and improved
hypermedia retrieval software and is available at a lower price.
The Ebsco-CD software offers easier installation, a more user-
friendly interface, improved LAN capabilities, and the ability to
print the whole or part of an article to paper or disk.
The Facts on File News Digest CD-ROM is updated annually and
provides the full text of all news articles, the index, and the
detailed maps that appear in the print version.
For a free demonstration disk, contact Electronic Publishing
at (212) 683-2244, ext. 223.
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