Library Cataloging
This notice was sent to OCLCCAT. It ties in with the post from yesterday about issues to consider in the change.Change in Connexion client and end of life for Passport/Cataloging datesThe Windows-based Connexion client interface is currently in field test, and we have discovered some performance issues related to response time which do not meet the criteria that OCLC cataloging members have come to expect. Improving the response time for both the client and browser interfaces is a top priority for OCLC staff. Because we want you to have a positive experience when you migrate to the client, OCLC has decided to delay the release of the client interface. At this time, we expect the first release of the client (online cataloging functionality without NACO) to be in the September/October 2003 timeframe. Since our top priority with both the Connexion client and browser is providing adequate performance levels, we will not be able to move all Passport functionality to Connexion in the schedule previously outlined. As a result, OCLC will extend the life of Passport for cataloging past the previously announced end of life date of December 31, 2003. The new end of life date for Passport for cataloging will depend on the release dates for the first and second phases of the client. OCLC will provide at least a six month notice of the new end of life date.At this time, we are focussing on Passport functionality, and we have not finalized the plans for migrating CatME functionality. No end of life date has been set for CatME. The third phase of the client will include offline local files, batch functionality, and other CatME-like features. More information about phase 3 and the end of life for CatME will be announced at a later time.
- Connexion Problem Fix
OCLC has developed updates to install to fix the problem in Connexion client caused by Microsoft Windows update KB918118. With KB918118 installed on your workstation, you cannot open and display records from online or local files in the Connexion client....
- Oclc's Connexion
Connexion client 1.60 is now available. With client 1.60, you can:Catalog electronic resources using new tools.Use the MARC Update functionality described in Technical Bulletin 252.Specify fields to delete in exported records.Determine if local holdings...
- Oclc
Version 1.20 of the Connexion client is now available for download from the OCLC web site. This release includes NACO support for authorities functionality, local files, batch processing, and more. See the client recent enhancements page for more information...
- Oclc
OCLC-Cat is a discussion forum for library staff using or considering any OCLC cataloging and metadata services, such as WebDewey, Passport, CatME, Connexion, and MARS....
- Oclc
"Life without Passport" is certain to become a familiar phrase over the next 18 months. OCLC is developing a new interface for cataloging and metadata services based on browser and Windows technology. A replacement for Passport and other standalone cataloging...
Library Cataloging
OCLC
This notice was sent to OCLCCAT. It ties in with the post from yesterday about issues to consider in the change.Change in Connexion client and end of life for Passport/Cataloging datesThe Windows-based Connexion client interface is currently in field test, and we have discovered some performance issues related to response time which do not meet the criteria that OCLC cataloging members have come to expect. Improving the response time for both the client and browser interfaces is a top priority for OCLC staff. Because we want you to have a positive experience when you migrate to the client, OCLC has decided to delay the release of the client interface. At this time, we expect the first release of the client (online cataloging functionality without NACO) to be in the September/October 2003 timeframe. Since our top priority with both the Connexion client and browser is providing adequate performance levels, we will not be able to move all Passport functionality to Connexion in the schedule previously outlined. As a result, OCLC will extend the life of Passport for cataloging past the previously announced end of life date of December 31, 2003. The new end of life date for Passport for cataloging will depend on the release dates for the first and second phases of the client. OCLC will provide at least a six month notice of the new end of life date.At this time, we are focussing on Passport functionality, and we have not finalized the plans for migrating CatME functionality. No end of life date has been set for CatME. The third phase of the client will include offline local files, batch functionality, and other CatME-like features. More information about phase 3 and the end of life for CatME will be announced at a later time.
- Connexion Problem Fix
OCLC has developed updates to install to fix the problem in Connexion client caused by Microsoft Windows update KB918118. With KB918118 installed on your workstation, you cannot open and display records from online or local files in the Connexion client....
- Oclc's Connexion
Connexion client 1.60 is now available. With client 1.60, you can:Catalog electronic resources using new tools.Use the MARC Update functionality described in Technical Bulletin 252.Specify fields to delete in exported records.Determine if local holdings...
- Oclc
Version 1.20 of the Connexion client is now available for download from the OCLC web site. This release includes NACO support for authorities functionality, local files, batch processing, and more. See the client recent enhancements page for more information...
- Oclc
OCLC-Cat is a discussion forum for library staff using or considering any OCLC cataloging and metadata services, such as WebDewey, Passport, CatME, Connexion, and MARS....
- Oclc
"Life without Passport" is certain to become a familiar phrase over the next 18 months. OCLC is developing a new interface for cataloging and metadata services based on browser and Windows technology. A replacement for Passport and other standalone cataloging...