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In the last issue of OCLC Systems and Services we examined a feasibility study being conducted by a few libraries and OCLC. This study was designed to explore the possibility of linking a library′s local ILL electronic request system to OCLC. The OCLC link eliminates the rekeying of patron requests, which reduces the ILL staff workload and speeds request inputting, both of which would be beneficial to any Interlibrary Loan department. Of the four participants in the study, one site, Southeast Florida Information Network, has entered its testing mode, and only one site, Colorado State University, has successfully implemented and is currently using this link.

The purpose of this paper is to suggest that a key role of the professional US NFL head coach is as a sensemaker, sensegiver, and driver of intentional change.

Intentional change theory and sensemaking are used to explore NFL head coaches' roles as sense‐givers of intentional change during their pre‐game and post‐game press conferences.

This paper presents propositions that if substantiated demonstrate that examining professional head coaches' behavior during pre‐ and post‐game press conferences will yield insight into the coaches' skills as sensemakers, sensegivers, and agents of the intentional change process.

In addition to this paper being conceptual, not empirical, other limitations exist. There may be gender differences in coaching behavior; however, since there are no female NFL head coaches, gender‐related patterns can not be observed in this context. Since this study only addresses one sport, there may be differences in how coaches manage change in different sports. Future research will test these hypotheses empirically, distinguish these behaviors with respect to team performance, study different sports, and examine similarities and differences of male and female coaches in the same sport.

If the propositions in this paper are supported by future empirical work, this paper gives coaches (and those who evaluate them) additional insight into their behavior. It also will give another view into what makes for a successful coach.

While research inspired by athletic coaches influences organizational development research, few studies examine athletic coaches as organizational change agents. This paper conceptualizes coaches beyond their technical roles; it focuses on their sensegiving about the team's progress along the intentional change trajectory that they have set.

What do you do when Mylar tape is becoming unavailable, there are no suitable replacements and your sophisticated multi‐million pound 5 axis milling machines are controlled by Mylar tape?

These inks are now commanding an ever increasing international interest after spending several decades of relative quietness. This interest comes mainly from the United States and the Continent, but it is gradually lapping over to the United Kingdom. It is not always possible to ascertain why certain trends occur, and sometimes it is a coincidental amalgram of several disconnected reasons. One such reason could be that bronze coloured labels with their rich deep colour, resembling gold, subconsciously conveys an association of stability and security in an ever changing society. Whatever the reasons, bronze inks are now receiving an extensive demand.

Silicone in the form of a base for compounds and paints is increasingly being used in the marine industry as a bedding for deck fixtures, sealing instruments, galley fittings and as a general protective coating.

It appears that the demand for metallic coat finishes will be maintained at a high level in the foreseeable future. Over the years these finishes have had their detractors who saw it as a passing phase, but they now have a well established share of the automarket. The market for metallic coats started mainly in the United States to attract the younger drivers of the larger automobiles. However, it transpired that they were to have an appeal to all age groups. They convey a feeling of freshness as the viewing angle changes and the colours of gold and silver psychologically convey value.

There is currently an ever increasing demand, particularly in the United States and Europe for paints and inks made from this powder. A very strong appeal for this powder, from its earliest use, whether in paint or ink applications has been due to the close resemblance it bears to gold. Its rich deep colour conveys a feeling of security and stability in an ever changing society. Bronze powder is in reality powdered brass and appears to have been used for the first time in Germany during the eighteenth century and was later introduced into Britain by Bessemer.