Sheryl Romeo, Tony Wrenn and Sherry Birk

I think ProCite has an advantage over most database and bibliographic
utilities because it was developed by a librarian. Most materials can be
catalogued using one of the templates that comes with the software,
including visual materials.

I can't compare it with Access because I haven't used Access. However, I
found the learning curve easy to deal with in ProCite. The learning
required to get started on the cataloging is fairly quick and easy.
However the total amount of learning needed to use the full range of
resources, including customized templates, adds up. Since I did my
learning in small batches, I wasn't overwhelmed.

I used ProCite to set up a catalog in a small engineering firm, and it
works well for what they want. The only thing I'd like to point out is
*this is _not_ a circulation system, or an integrated library system.*

What it does, it does well.
Neva Smith

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On Wed, 2 Aug 1995, Am. Inst. of Architects Library and Archives wrote:

> The American Institute of Architects and The American Architectural
> Foundation are beginning to index the records to our archives, slide
> collection and Prints and Drawing Collection using either PBS's Procite
> or Microsofts' Access.  We have experimented with Procite (DOS and Mac
> but not Windows) and we have been relatively happy with it.  Our
> institution is pushing Access.  We would love to hear from anyone who has
> experience using either program and your experiences in relation to ease
> of use, flexibility, learning curve.  Thank you.  Sheryl Romeo, Tony
> Wrenn and Sherry Birk.  [log in to unmask]
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