[WEB4LIB] Re: Naming of Library [computer] appliances (OPAC or not)

[Dan Robinson Indexing Services]

Or, you could call it HAL. And every once in awhile have it display 
the words.... Hello,  Dave. 

Dan Robinson
drobinson at hwwilson.com


On 30 Mar 00, at 6:49, Robert Sullivan wrote:

> >> What I am wanting from you is to know what do you call
> >> your OPACs (the
> >> device that accesses your library databases)
> 
> >How about BOB. It's nice and short, and a palindrome so the 
> >borrowers will soon get to know it backwards!
> 
> I like that one...it sounds so reassuring and helpful. :-)
> 
...............
> 
> Many users call everything a terminal, whether it's a full-service Internet PC
> or an old VT220.  Maybe we should just say The Computer...
> 
> Bob Sullivan                               scp_sulli at sals.edu
> Schenectady County Public Library (NY)     http://www.scpl.org
>