Biblioteka Sejmowa

Institution name: Library contact person: Automation contact person: Aleph configuration:

Developments since last ICAU meeting:

In December 1994 we started to test version 32_4. After checking that all major problems from version 32_3 were solved and after implementing Polish version of screens, forms, helps, etc. we decided to switch from version 32_3 to 32_4. In January 1995 our data base was converted. The conversion caused some problems, mainly because the instruction wasn't prepared carefully enough.

From that time we implemented CLA data base for thesaurus which is the Polish translation of EUROVOC. The conversion program for taking data from ISIS data base to Aleph CLA data base was prepared and the access file in global library was created on this base. Thesaurus is used for subject description in cataloging process. A new library was prepared for cataloging articles from journals. Up to now the information about articles was accessible in the Reference Division in traditional form of cataloging cards.

We implemented the aquisition module in our library and we adopted it for our needs. Orders and invoices for the 6 months of 1995 were retrospectively input to Aleph.

We are also doing some works that are based on Aleph records but this information is treaded as input data for external programs. That is the case of printing the inventory book, and preparing data in Ventura Publisher format for our printing house for some sort of publications concerning new acquisitions. Special forms serving as administration works documentation were prepared.

Our catalog already includes 10758 records. We find version 32_4 better prepared and faster than version 32_3.

Planned developments:

Open problems:

Procedure of conversion from version to version must be discussed. Performance problems must be solved. (Changing the programming language and/or technique may be the answer.)
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