CDL: CD analysis tools from OCLC and Library Dynamics?

From: John P. Abbott <AbbottJP_at_appstate.edu> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:38:34 -0500 To: Colldv-l <colldv-l_at_usc.edu>

Subject: CLD- Collection Assessment tools
From: l-lyons_at_northwestern.edu

Dear Colleagues,

Have you examined and/or made a determination in regard to the newest 
collection analysis tools from OCLC and Library Dynamics?  There does 
not seem to be a great deal of information about these software 
products and I was wondering if any of you have heard more, tried any, 
or are planning to commit to one.

OCLC is now offering "WorldCat Collection Analysis," a 
subscription-based Web product ( 
http://www.oclc.org/collectionanalysis/) and

Library Dynamics offers the successor to the NATC (now named NATCP) as 
well as Spectra (see both at http://www.librarydynamics.com/index.htm ).

Thank you for any information or comments you provide,
Lucy

Lucy Eleonore Lyons
Collection Analysis & Planning
and Subject Bibliographer
University Library
Northwestern University
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208              l-lyons_at_northwestern.edu
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/collections/polisci/index.html