ACQNET v9n015 (September 2, 1999) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v9n015.txt ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 9, No. 15, September 2, 1999 ========================================= (1) FROM: G. Mckiernan SUBJECT: RE: Cataloging of Multimedia E-Journals (67 lines) (2) FROM: A. Grant SUBJECT: A-mail Academic Database (26 lines) (3) FROM: P. Picerno SUBJECT: Sales harassment (19 lines) (4) FROM: J. Tousley-Escalante SUBJECT: RPBS book jobber question (47 lines) (5) FROM: R. Anderson SUBJECT: Aspen Publishers (42 lines) (6) FROM: M. L. Lewis SUBJECT: Feedback regarding Weil Publishing (16 lines) (7) FROM: E. M. Turoci SUBJECT: Names of CD-ROM vendors needed (21 lines) (1)---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 13:58:28 -0400 From: Gerry Mckiernan (Iowa State Univ.) Subject: Re: Cataloging of Multimedia E-Journals This is a response to my recent posting on the "Cataloging of Multimedia E-Journals" which I posted last week. (The response was originally posted to the DIGLIBNS list on 8/18.) It raises a number of related issues that were included in my post and reports on a significant study that I believe will be of interest to other lists and their members. The response below has been re-posted with permission from Deborah Woodyard, PADI / Digital Preservation National Library of Australia. /Gerry McKiernan Theoretical Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu ############### Gerry and list members, We conducted a similar survey in 1996, but from a different angle, we didn't have the titles we wanted information on but wanted to find material in our collection that contained computer disk components (see 5.2.2 in "Physical format electronic publications in the National Library of Australia: report on a preservation survey" http://www.nla.gov.au./nla/staffpaper/cwebb6.html). Your reaction to your survey results sounds very familiar to me. I was surprised at the difficulty we had obtaining detailed information from the catalogue records about the electronic components. The collation field in the ILMS record for 400 items was checked for the size and number of disks included in a publication - basic information required for preservation management. Only 238 gave complete details. And this did not include checking the system requirements recorded. This information was not required under existing cataloguing guidelines for disks accompanying print materials, but a few local practices have now been modified and the result would be improved. This has highlighted the gap that may exist between information needed for current bibliographic access and that needed for long term management, raising questions about how and where the latter should be recorded. I am pleased to see the cataloguing rules are being updated gradually. See: Task Force on the Harmonization of ISBD(ER) and AACR2 Final Report (Penultimate Draft): Executive Summary revised 14 June 1999: http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/aacrer/tf-harm21.htm And more current Internet cataloguing guidelines available linked from the PADI web site at: http://www.nla.gov.au/padi/internet.html#cat Please excuse my possible ignorance of matters obvious to librarians, but Gerry's message inspired me to share my experience. Deborah Deborah Woodyard PADI / Digital Preservation National Library of Australia Canberra ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA mailto:dwoodyar@nla.gov.au ph: +61 2 6262 1366 PADI: http://www.nla.gov.au/padi/ (2)----------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 20:39:02 -0400 From: Alison Grant (Univ. of Auckland) Subject: A-Mail Academic Database Our organisation has recently received a letter from "A-Mail," inviting us to join the "A-Mail Academic Database". They are requesting a current staff list plus details of teaching and research interests, following which individuals would be kept informed of current academic publications in their specialized fields. I haven't come across A-Mail before, so can anyone tell me if it is anything more than a straight commercial venture to gain sales? Given that this sort of information is now available from various sources, is there any real advantage to our academics in joining? Thanks, *********************************************************** Alison Grant e-mail : a.grant@auckland.ac.nz Head of Acquisitions University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 phone : 64 9 3737599 ext 8056 Auckland New Zealand fax : 64 9 3737401 *********************************************************** (3)----------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 15:57:35 -0400 From: Peter Picerno (Arkansas State Univ.) Subject: sales harassment Has anyone else been getting almost daily calls from Grey House Publishers trying to hawk a book called "The Value of a Dollar?" We have gotten several calls where the high pressure sales techniques have included rudeness and hang-ups when we ask to speak to their sales manager. Dr. Peter V. Picerno Collection Development Team Leader Dean B. Ellis Library P O Box 2040 - 108 Cooley Drive Arkansas State University State University, AR 72467 (870) 972-3078 (870) 972-3199 FAX (4)---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 09:33:23 -0400 From: Joanna Tousley-Escalante (Vienna International Centre) Subject: RPBS book jobber question We have just received an "introductory" letter from a book jobber I've never heard of. I'm wondering if other libraries know this company and care to make comments regarding working with them. I would like to ask that you reply to me personally as I'm not currently on Acqnet. Your comments are valued. Regards, Joanna Tousley-Escalante * Head Technical Services Unit * Vienna International Centre Library * IAEA * Wagramer Str. 5, P.O. Box 100 * A-1400 Vienna, Austria * tel: *43-1/2600-22624 * fax: *43-1/2600-29584 ... snipped from recent email ... "We take this opportunity to introduce ourselves RPBS, Research Periodicals & Book Services Inc. (USA) as a leading supplier of current journals, back volumes (including complete sets in both hard copy & microfilm) books, CD-ROM databases and educational videos on various subjects of higher education and research from hundreds of renowned publishers around the world. RPBS is known as an excellent source for academic and research libraries around the world. We have branch offices in U.K., Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, Korea and Thailand. We have also appointed agents in Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa. Research Periodicals and Book Services Inc. has five divisions: RPS Research Periodical Services RBS Research Book Services RCDS Research CD-ROM Services RVS Research Video Services RPSS Research Periodical Subscription Services" (5)---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 11:49:04 -0400 From: Rick Anderson (Univ. of N. Carolina Greensboro) Subject: Aspen Publishers Here's a heads-up for any library that finds itself dealing with Aspen Publishers. Not only have we received unsolicited books "on approval" from them in the past, but I just learned today that any time a customer orders a book from them, that customer gets set up with a standing order for future updates -- all of this without consultation. (And the books are expensive -- last one we got was $125.) I've called Aspen and told them that they are neither to send us new books without our permission, nor to send us updates" without permission. I was told that the way to avoid getting these updates is to include a note that says "Send current edition only -- no updates" with each order. I'm not positive that these practices are actually illegal (Aspen does offer to pay for return shipping if you call up and complain), but if they are it might be worth seeing if University Counsel will give them a threatening phone call. Or we just cease ordering from this company, but the problem is that our faculty like some of their publications. Has anyone else out there had successful dealings with these folks? ---------------------- Rick Anderson Head Acquisitions Librarian Jackson Library UNC Greensboro 1000 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27402-6175 PH (336) 334-5281 FX (336) 334-5399 http://www.uncg.edu/~r_anders (6)---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 12:01:13 -0400 From: Marvin L. Lewis (Crowell & Moring LLP) Subject: Feedback regarding Weil Publishing This company publishes state administrative codes and state government registers. I'm interested particularly in the Code of District of Columbia Municipal Rules. Are they considered an "authoritative" source for these materials? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Marvin L. Lewis Technical Services Librarian Crowell & Moring LLP (202)624-2837 (7)---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 00:00:02 EST From: Esther M. Turoci (Westerville Public Library) Subject: names of CD-ROM vendors needed I am new to this list and hope that the question that I have is appropriate. We provide circulating CD-ROMs for our patrons. We were just informed that the main vendor we order CD-ROMs from will no longer carry them. We have one back-up vendor, but would appreciate knowing names of other vendors. Thank you in advance. Esther M. Turoci Manager, Technical Services Westerville Public Library 126 South State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-7277 x131 fax: 614-882-4160 ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol.9, No. 15 ****** END OF FILE ******