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The size of the LC MARC database and requisite indexes is discussed. The “old” MINI MARC system that provided inhouse access to this database is described and illustrated. This system has now been replaced with one using two 12‐inch laserdisc players. The characteristics and advantages of this “new” system are reviewed, as is the process for developing the laserdisc database.

In this year, 1985 was the Comet seen? Presaged by plague and pestilence of the blood, spreading alarm from the West Coast. In Mexico was earthquake. In Columbia volcanic eruption. In Latin America everywhere, inflation. In Africa the people starved, whereas in Europe was food made waste. By the power of television was one good man, Geldof, moved to collect a great sum; invoking the panoply of Stars and IT (wherewith ComSat). But more mysterious ways will yet be required if governments are to be moved, as the peoples are moved.