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Adam, I am not really familiar with talis, but presumably one way would be to import marc records generated from the database. In which case I would recommend the delimited text translator in marcedit http://oregonstate.edu/~reeset/marcedit/html/index.php Which allows you to generate marc from any csv (or other types of delimited file - the default is tabbed), and is free and easy to use. So all you need is a database that can generate a text delimited file, which is most of them (my experience is limited to MS Access, MS SQL and mysql). HTH Alan Alan Brown Library Systems Liaison Officer Resource Services Bury Libraries Textile Hall Manchester Rd Bury BL9 0DG Tel 0161 253 5877 Fax 0161 253 6003 http://www.bury.gov.uk/libraries http://library.bury.gov.uk ---snip--- Our new Professor of Film wants to do a three year research project on a documentary film collection using database software to create a bespoke and very detailed catalogue. At the end of the project we will then need to harvest the records and transfer key fields to our Talis system. We obviously want to be sure this will be as painless as possible. He is happy with what ever software we suggest, so we are hoping someone out there has done this or something similar before and can therefore offer advice on what might be best. Suggestions and comments much appreciated. Thanks Adam ---snip--- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Why not visit our website www.bury.gov.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it is for the intended recipient(s) alone. It may contain confidential information that is exempt from the disclosure under English law and may also be covered by legal,professional or other privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by using the reply facility on your e-mail system. If this message is being transmitted over the Internet, be aware that it may be intercepted by third parties. As a public body, the Council may be required to disclose this e-mail or any response to it under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 unless the information in it is covered by one of the exemptions in the Act. By responding to this e-mail you accept that your response may be subject of recording/monitoring to ensure compliance with the Council's ICT Security Policy. Electronic service accepted only at [log in to unmask] and on fax number 0161 253 5119 . *************************************************************