I fear the fallout may extend beyond individual libraries' scripts. I don't know the details of which functions III is pulling from the character-based system, but if they include checkout, checkin and holds, then a number of systems that rely on interoperability among ILS products could be affected. I'm thinking in particular of libraries currently using Sirsi-Dynix URSA system for direct consortial borrowing. Will it slow interoperability projects other vendors and open-source developers are working on? OCLC local?
-sigh- Bonnie ...................................................................... Bonnie Buzzell Senior Knowledge Management Librarian Integrated Technology Department Brown University Library 10 Prospect St., Box A Providence, RI 02912 401-863-3599 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ......................................................................