1. OCLC Online Computer Library Center Product Development Update 2003 OCLC CJK Users Group Meeting March 28, 2003 Queens Borough (Flushing) Public Library, N.Y. Marty Withrow, Director Product Development Division withrow@ oclc.org

2. Connexion – Metadata Roadmap Connexion browser released July 2002 Integrates – CORC, online cataloging, Catexpress, Webdewey Monthly and quarterly release schedule Linked authorities Multiple formats(MARC, DC) Lots of customization www.oclc.org/connexion

5. WorldCat Migration to Oracle Some Connexion files have been completed Resource Catalog, News, Authorities file (May) Performance Testing 51 million records Application migration FirstSearch, Batchload, Cataloging, ILL Completion goal end of 2004

6. Connexion Client Completed in multiple phases Phase 1 – online cataloging, macros – June 2003 Phase 2 – NACO support – Fall 2003 Passport end-of-life – December 2003 Phase 3 – local file, batch processing – Q1 2004 Phase 4 – International support

9. CJK Implementation Current plans – build onto the client Utilize as much OS support as possible Input Method Editors Unicode Access new WorldCat Release last half of 2004

10. Additional Information www.oclc.org/connexion/ www.oclc.org/connexion/migrate/ www.oclc.org/connexion/migrate/tips.shtm www.oclc.org/prod/cataloging/features.xls

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