Inmagic's DB/Text for Libraries is now in general release. The product is a library management edition of DB/TextWorks version 4.0, a product used in thousands of organizations to create and manage text databases. The use of scripts has been increased to reduce the number of keystrokes required in the serials control and circulation applications. A ready-designed patron access catalog has been incorporated. There also are more help screens and more statistical reports.
Unfortunately, the vendor still does not support the MARC format. MARC records can be taken in, but not retained or output.
[Contact: Inmagic, (800) 229-8398; web: www.inmagic.com].