Having worked with a couple of Enterprise Library Systems I don't see
why we would need Marc record support.  Marc records are for libraries
to purchase and catalog books, periodicals, and video and audio media on
a standard.  Given the quantity of books we would be looking at it
probably isn't a necessity.

Kit

On 17 Jul 2001 14:20:46 -0500, Derek Neighbors wrote:
> > We could setup a koha system (library software) and it can hold all sorts
> > of information on the books as well as their location.  It's pretty good
> > software for book management and I think it could be adapted to our needs.
> > We have been looking it over for use at the school, and the fact that it's
> > gpl will help a lot.  Right now we probably areant going to use it becuase
> > it's not capable of importing marc files, but I have the file spec on had
> > and if I can get enough time, I plan and adding the ability to it. <grin>
> 
> Knowing absolutely jack about library systems, perhaps adding marc support
> to koha would be a good 'project' for teh PLUG devel group?  I think it
> much more valuable to do something that benefits people and learn than
> just demo to learn.
> 
> As if I hear Brian correctly he is saying if Marc support existed in koha,
> that he would entertain the idea of dropping a prop package for a GPL one.
> :)
> 
> Derek
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