Citation
(2002), "News from Fretwell Downing", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 36 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/prog.2002.28036bab.007
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
News from Fretwell Downing
News from Fretwell Downing
Fretwell-Downing Informatics develops a new portal
The ZPORTAL software provides "one search" access to internal and external electronic resources whilst providing a choice of content delivery methods so that the user is taken from information discovery to content delivery within a single environment. Rather than being tied to specific resources, ZPORTAL allows users the freedom to design the content of their portal to best suit their needs by including only specific library catalogues, internal databases, intranet/Internet Web search engines, full-text databases and online services which best suit their requirements. By integrating access to external information resources alongside internal resources, libraries and information centres can increase the value of their collections.
ZPORTAL provides a personalised place to begin information discovery or research. Users can see information retrieved from Web sites, e-journals and library catalogues side by side in a single list. ZPORTAL also enables Open URL linking to link directly to e-journal subscriptions and interlibrary loans/document delivery systems for physical item delivery.
As a result, ZPORTAL manages access to print and electronic resources in a single, seamless interface. ZPORTAL uses an open, standards-based architecture.
Morgan Cole chooses OLIB7
The UK law firm, Morgan Cole, has chosen OLIB7 for its library management system. OLIB7 will play a major role in enabling Morgan Cole to progress with the harmonisation of cataloguing standards following a series of mergers. The management and reporting tools within OLIB7 will also provide the firm with more in-depth information about its users which, in turn, will help with future budgeting issues.
For further information please contact Liz Wallis, Marketing and Press, Fretwell Downing Group, Brincliffe House, 861 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 7AE. Tel: +44(0) 114 281 6000; Fax: +44(0) 114 281 6001; E-mail: ewallis@fdgroup.co.uk; URL: www.fdgroup.com/fdi