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Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:38:06 -0400
From: "Caplan,Ellen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'Maps-l' <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: OCLC Authority File Problem on July 31 2000

For Maps-l subcribers who catalog on OCLC, please see the message below.
This message has been cross-posted so excuse the duplication.

>       Concerning the OCLC Authority File problems that many of you have
> noticed today, please read the following.  Be assured that OCLC staff is
> working to correct the problem and that we apologize for any
> inconvenience.
>
> "OCLC is currently experiencing problems with access to the Name Authority
> File.  The "scan pn" search will not work correctly for personal name
> headings in the A-K portion of the authority file.  Personal names can be
> searched using the derived search key ([4,3,1).  We do not yet have a time
> estimate for the correction to this problem.
>
> All other authority file searches and scans are working correctly.  OCLC
> regrets this inconvenience."
>
>
> Jay Weitz
> Consulting Database Specialist
> OCLC Online Computer Library Center
> MC 741
> 6565 Frantz Road
> Dublin, Ohio  43017-3395
>
> Phone:        614-764-6156
> Fax:  614-718-7195
> E-mail:       [log in to unmask]
> WWW:  http://www.oclc.org
>       http://innerart.com/performancespace/index.html
>