Sorry all. That was non-sensical. / :-P
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From: Next generation catalogs for libraries [mailto:NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Lovins, Daniel
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:52 PM
To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: OCLC's proposed policy on record use - my two cents worth
I made a few small changes just in the view.tpl, but then stopped after talking with you, Lei and Scott the other day. / d
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From: Next generation catalogs for libraries [mailto:NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Bernhard Eversberg
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:50 AM
To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: OCLC's proposed policy on record use - my two cents worth
Rob Styles wrote:
>
>> It is, IOW, high time that OCLC and LC put their cards on the table.
>> They have a tremendous responsibility for the potential of libraries.
>
> They have as much responsibility as you choose to give them. No more, no
> less.
>
Certainly. It is, however, irritating when institutions like those don't
show their hand, esp. for decision makers who have to carefully weigh
their options.
And then, how likely is it that noticeable numbers of libraries will
turn their backs on these de-facto monopolies?
B.Eversberg
Received on Thu Apr 16 2009 - 12:54:10 EDT