OCLC Cataloging IMPORTANT END-OF-LIFE DATES FOR PASSPORT FOR…

OCLC Cataloging
IMPORTANT END-OF-LIFE DATES FOR PASSPORT FOR CATALOGING, CATME, CJK,
AND ARABIC USERS

As of May 1, 2005 all users of Passport for Cataloging must migrate to either the
Connexion browser or the Connexion client.

As of July 1, 2005 all users of CatME, CJK and Arabic must migrate to the Connexion
client.

Your migration options:
OCLC Connexion browser
Take advantage of easy Internet access, simple searching, easy cataloging of Internet
resources, no extra software to install and maintain, and automated heading
verifications. If you do not need macros, batch processing or offline editing, and you
like a system that is easy to get to, easy to use, and doesn't require a lot of training,
the Connexion browser may be right for you.
· OCLC Connexion browser is available and contains all Passport for cataloging
     functionality except for macros and truncated lists. Macros will not be supported
     in the browser, but are available in the Connexion client.
· Truncated lists will be added to the Connexion browser, along with WorldCat true
     keyword searching and support for additional browse indexes. OCLC will issue
     more details over the next few months.

OCLC Connexion client
The client is a powerful, flexible Windows-based interface with productivity-boosting
enhancements including macros, additional keyboard customization--you can perform
all navigation and cataloging actions using assignable key combinations--and
integrated label printing.
· Connexion client version 1.10 is available and includes most Passport
     functionality.
· Connexion client version 1.20, scheduled for 4th quarter 2004, will contain most
     CatME functionality. This version will add NACO support, authority file searching
     enhancements, and local files including batch processing.
· Connexion client version 1.30, scheduled for 1st quarter 2005, will add the
     remainder of CatME functionality, WorldCat true keyword searching, truncated
     lists, and CJK support.
· Connexion client version 1.40, scheduled for 2nd quarter 2005, will add support
     for Arabic cataloging.

Begin using the Connexion browser. You can log on at http://connexion.oclc.org
using your cataloging authorization and password.

Begin using the Connexion client. Download it here.

Use the Connexion browser tutorial or the Connexion client tutorial to learn how to
use Connexion, visit the Connexion training web site, or contact your regional service
provider to learn of upcoming workshops and training opportunities.

To learn more about migrating to Connexion, visit the Connexion migration web site at
http://www.oclc.org/connexion/migrating/default.htm
Union List
·   June 2005, OCLC will retire Passport for Union List, and Connexion will support
    detailed holdings (LDR) maintenance. OCLC will release more details over the
    next few months.


If you have questions regarding this announcement, please contact your regional
service provider, OCLC Customer Support at 1-800-848-5800 or +1-614-793-8682 or
support@oclc.org.