The Lyra Programme: Completion (Talis Alto 4.0 Limited Release)

This phase completes the Lyra Programme by delivering improved search and retrieval in your local catalogue from within Talis Prism, Talis Alto and for remote users via Z39.50. You can build new indexes and have search options geared to MARC 21, including a high level of compliance with the Z39.50 Bath and US National Profiles. These allow for powerful searching and real-time updating of your local catalogue. Following completion, the products will continue to be developed, building on the features delivered throughout the Lyra Programme.

Documents

Lyra Completion FAQs
MARC Conversion Guide
Cataloguing Practice in MARC 21

Talis Alto 4.0 Feature Guide
Talis Alto 4.0 Acquisitions Hints and Tips
Talis Alto 4.0 Cataloguing Hints and Tips
Talis Alto 4.0 Bibliographic Searching Hints and Tips
Talis Alto 4.0 Release Notice (Updated Limited Release)
Talis Alto 4 0 Control Numbers and Access Points

Talis Prism 2.1 Release Notice (includes new search guidelines)


Webcasts

Click the thumbnail to view the webcasts. You will need:

- A screen resolution of 1024x768 or above
- Macromedia Flash player installed (this is bundled with most browsers)
- A broadband connection is advisable
- Headphones or speakers to listen to the sound

 

Efficient use of the cataloguing editor in Talis Alto 4.0

 

MARC 21 cataloguing in Talis Alto 4.0

 

Talis Webinars

In addition, a number of recordings of the Talis Lyra Webinars are available to view online.