1. Four applications and a printer Applications you can’t live without it. –MacroExpress 3.6 –PhraseExpress v.2.0 (current ver. V.3.1.6) –MarcEdit 3.6 –Vger Label print & Printer –Zebra Printer Michael Kim OSU-Stillwater Michael.kim@okstate.edu 405.744.6076

2. MacroExpress v.3.6 What is it? A windows utility that allows you to record, edit and play back mouse and keyboard macros. How does it help you out? Increased productivity Automated tasks and reduced total number of manual keystrokes & mouse movements Improved accuracy by programming constant data into macro keys Decreased risk of wrist injury for project staff by reducing key strokes and mouse movement. Limited programming capability

3. PhraseExpress 2.0 PhraseExpress allows you to add your favorite phrase in any application in a snap. To add a phrase you can use either keyboard shortcut or the phrase menu on the Windows taskbar tray. Comes as Freeware, Commercial, and Network Edition Example: –Registering gift notes –Putting project notes

4. MarcEdit v.4.6 What is it? A free utility that allows you to bulk- edit MARC data efficiently. The software includes a text translator, which converts raw data to Marc format based on a template. Batch-add,edit,replace new fields on the bibliographical records before importing to Voyager Example: Batch-adding a new field

5. MarcEdit delimited text translator One of components from MarcEdit Provides a quick and easy method for converting delimited text files into MARC. Allows users to define MARC fields and indicators to individual fields and automatically creates a minimal 008 for your MARC records.

6. Zebra TLP 2844 Thermal Transfer Printer What does it do? Prints call number on a polyester ribbon and automatically cuts label 2 mm below the last line, reducing waste of label stock and saving time of separating and sizing labels after printing What’s the manufacturer? Zebra Technologies (http://www.zebra.com/)

7. Vger Spine Label Print Program What is it? –Free software designed by Gary Strawn (Northwestern University Library) –Limited product support upon request –Applies preset print parameters Location captions Call number formats (when to wrap, etc.) –Eliminates need for manual editing

8. Without vs. with - VgerLabel printer, Zebra Printer, MacroExpress