INTERNET-ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY CATALOGS & DATABASES
May 5, 1990
Send corrections and additions to Art St. George: STGEORGE@UNMB (BITNET) or
STGEORGE@BOOTES.UNM.EDU (Internet)
NEW IN THIS RELEASE:
INDIANA, Purdue University
Section 1: Catalogs & Databases accessible without charge
CALIFORNIA
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
Robert E. Kennedy Library
Telnet to library.calpoly.edu (129.65.20.21)
Enter the username of POLYCAT and follow the instructions for using
the catalog.
To disconnect, enter a ctrl-d
For more information, contact:
Brian Williams
OLPAC Coordinator
(805) 756-2190
brian@library.calpoly.edu
The University of California's online catalog
MELVYL MELVYL.UCOP.EDU (31.1.0.11)
Clifford Lynch (Director, Division of Library Automation)
LYNCH@POSTGRES.BERKELEY.EDU
University of California, Berkeley
GLADIS - the UC Berkeley Online Catalog
TELNET to GopAC.BERKELEY.EDU (128.32.159.19)
GLADIS is public access and it does not require a password for
access. The catalog covers the holdings of most UCB libraries,
including the main library, the Moffitt Undergraduate Library,
the Bancroft Library and some 23 branch libraries. The catalog
is complete for monographic holdings from 1977 to the present
and incomplete for monographic holdings prior to that date.
We are in the process of converting older monographic records,
so more of these records appear in the catalog daily. All of
the serial titles, both past and present, are reflected in GLADIS.
GLADIS also contains records for maps, manuscripts, audiovisual
materials and computer software. Circulation information (whether
an item is checked out or not) is available for some library
locations (six libraries as of September, 1989).
For more information contact:
Roy Tennant
Public Service Automated Systems Coordinator
(415) 642-3532
RTENNANT@LIBRARY.BERKELEY.EDU
roy@ucbgarne
COLORADO
CARL (Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries)
777 Grant, Suite 306
Denver CO 80203-3580
(303)861-5319
E-mail: help@carl.org
Instructions:
telnet to pac.carl.org (192.54.81.128)
CARL offers access to the following groups of databases:
1. Library Catalogs
2. Current Article Indexes and Access (including UnCover)
3. Information Databases (including Encyclopedia)
4. Other Library Systems
5. Library and System News
Enter the NUMBER of your choice, and press the <RETURN> key >>1
LIBRARY CATALOGS
6. Auraria 16. Regis College
7. Colorado School of Mines 17. Luther College
8. C.U. at Boulder 18. State Department of Education
9. C.U. Health Sciences Center 19. Colorado State Publications
10. C.U. Law Library 20. Government Publications -- DPL & CU
11. Denver Public Library 21. CCLINK -- Community Colleges
12. Denver University 22. Colorado Health Sciences Libraries
13. Denver University Law School
14. University of Northern Colorado
15. University of Wyoming
CARL Library catalogs now contain over 4 million records.
Enter the NUMBER of your choice, and press the <RETURN> key >>2
CURRENT ARTICLE INDEXES AND ACCESS
ARTICLE INDEXES UNION LISTS
34. UnCover -- Article Access 36. Boston Library Consortium
CURRENT RECEIPTS LOCAL ARTICLES
35. New Journal Issues 37. Info Colorado
NATIONAL SERIALS CATALOGING DATABASE
38. Conser
Enter the NUMBER of your choice, and press the <RETURN> key >> 3
INFORMATION DATABASES
39. Encyclopedia
40. Choice Book Reviews
41. Metro Denver Facts
37. Info Colorado
Enter the NUMBER of your choice, and press the <RETURN> key >>4
OTHER LIBRARY SYSTEMS
42. Boulder Public Library (Boulder)
43. MARMOT Library System (Western Slope)
44. Pikes Peak Library System (Colorado Springs)
Enter the NUMBER of your choice, and press the <RETURN> key >> 5
News is currently available for:
1. Auraria
2. C.U., Boulder
3. Denver Public Library
4. Denver University
5. Denver University Law Library
6. School of Mines
7. U.N.C.
8. Regis College
9. University of Wyoming
10. C.U. Health Sciences Center
11. InfoColorado
12. Government Pub.
13. Luther College
14. CC Link (Community Coll.)
15. GENERAL PAC NEWS
16. Technos : January
DATABASE: UnCover
This database contains records describing journals and their contents.
Coverage is rapidly growing as CARL member holdings are processed.
UnCover will soon include more than 10,000 titles, and descriptions
of over 600,000 articles will be generated each year. Articles can
be retrieved individually or displayed as the table of contents
for any given journal issue.
Note: UnCover is restricted to use by the patrons of CARL's member
Libraries. Others may make special arrangements. Please send
e-mail to: uncover@carl.org or contact Rebecca Lenzini at
(303)861-5319 for more information.
DATABASE: Encyclopedia
The Academic American Encyclopedia, published by Grolier
Electronic Publishing, Inc. is the equivalent of a 20 volume
printed encyclopedia. It contains over 30,000 articles of general
interest in the humanities, science and the social sciences, as
well as information about sports and contemporary life. Many
biographies are included and the information is updated regularly.
Note: The encyclopedia is restricted to use by the patrons of certain of
CARL's member libraries.
DATABASE: Choice Book Reviews
CHOICE : Current Reviews for College Libraries.
The file includes reviews from September 1988 forward, supplied by the
Association of College and Research Libraries. Data are copyright ACRL,
and CARL thanks the Association for allowing us to use its records.
DATABASE: BLC Union List
This database contains the current journal holdings of the Boston
Library Consortium, a cooperative association of academic and
research libraries in the Greater Boston area.
Boston College State Library of Massachusetts
Boston Public Library Tufts University
Boston University University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Brandeis University University of Massachusetts/Boston
MIT University of Massachusetts/Worcest.
Northeastern University Wellesley College
DATABASE: Conser
The CONSER file is a subset of the authenticated MARC CONSER file.
It contains approximately 220,000 bibliographic records for serials
that were coded c (current) in byte 6 of the 008 field.
Update tapes containing new records and changes are processed monthly.
The records are cataloged using the same indexing rules that are
applied to the CARL bibliographic files. Libraries may access this
file for downloading bibliographic records through CARL Serials Control.
DATABASE: Metro Denver Facts
METRO DENVER FACTS is 'a statistical summary of metropolitan
Denver's growth and assets as a business location.' The data is
supplied by the Economic Development Group of the Greater Denver
Chamber of Commerce, and is presented here as a project of the
METRO DENVER NETWORK and CARL.
DATABASE: InfoColorado
InfoColorado is a pilot database pertaining to the business and
economy of Colorado and its municipalities. It is made up of
newspaper abstracts dating from November 1986 as well as from
selected issues of area business journals and reports. All call
numbers refer to Auraria Library. This project has been developed
with financial assistance from the Friends of the Auraria Library
and from the Adolph Coors Corporation.
DATABASE: New Journal Issues
Information about journal issues received the previous business day by
some of the CARL libraries.
DELAWARE
University of Delaware Libraries
Newark, DE 19717-5267
Contacts: Susan Brynteson, Director, University Libraries
(302-451-2231)
Stuart Glogoff, Head, Systems Department, University Libraries
(epo27855@udacsvm.bitnet or epo27855@acsvm.acs.udel.edu)
(302-451-2234)
DELCAT: University of Delaware Library online catalog
Software: NOTIS Systems, Inc.
DELCAT.UDEL.EDU or
DELCAT.ACS.UDEL.EDU
(128.175.13.6)
Instructions:
You can use telnet to connect to DELCAT.
After you are connected to DELCAT, press the RETURN key to see a
list of valid terminal types. You may have to press the RETURN key
2-3 times. If you have connected in line mode, use TYPETERM as
your terminal type. If you are using a Sun workstation, use VT100
as your terminal type. You should also telnet to DELCAT from a
"csh-tool" window. Do not telnet from a "cmd-tool" window.
Otherwise, select the terminal type closest to the one you are
using.
In response to the ENTER TERMINAL TYPE: prompt, type your terminal
type and press the RETURN key. Press the RETURN key again when the
"Welcome to DELCAT" screen appears, and follow the directions as
outlined on the resulting screen of instructions.
To log off DELCAT, type either QUIT or EXIT and press the RETURN
key.
FLORIDA -
NERVM.NERDC.UFL.EDU (128.227.128.80)
LUIS (Library User Information Service) is the online catalog of the
State University System (SUS) libraries. LUIS runs on hardware
belonging to the NERDC. The software is maintained by the Florida
Center for Library Automation (FCLA), a SUS agency.
There are actually nine LUIS catalogs, one for each university. For
each library, the percentage of its collection searchable in LUIS is
different and is always changing. To find out what a library's LUIS
catalog covers, contact that library.
LUIS is available
7:30 am - 1:00 am Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 1:00 am Saturday
10:00 am - 1:00 am Sunday
Logging On to LUIS from the Internet
Use a tn3270 version of telnet to connect to nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu over
the Internet. After reaching nervm, press enter to get past the VM
logo screen. CP READ will be displayed in the lower right corner.
Type DIAL VTAM and press enter. The screen will clear and the message
NERDC VTAM IS ACTIVE will be displayed.
From this point, you will need to work your way through several
screens to sign on to LUIS. The following steps show the procedure
for signing on. For each step, type the text in quotes (without the
quotes), then press your enter key.
1. From NERDC VTAM IS ACTIVE, type "nerluis" on the next line and
press enter.
NERDC VTAM IS ACTIVE
nerluis
2. You will see the WELCOME TO NERLUIS screen. Type "1" here after
ENTER SELECTION HERE and press enter.
3. You will see the NERDC SECURITY MODULE screen. Type "fcl" after
GROUP-ID. The cursor will automatically tab to the next line after
"fcl" and your operator ID, so do not press enter. For demonstration
purposes, type "aaya" for both the operator ID and the password (this
will "charge" the session to the University of Florida for statistical
purposes). The password will not display as it is typed. Press enter
after typing the password. If you receive the message INVALID
OPERATOR ID or INVALID PASSWORD, retype the ID or password in the
proper space and press enter.
NERDC SECURITY MODULE
PLEASE SIGN ON
GROUP-ID fcl
OPERATOR aaya
PASSWORD aaya (not displayed)
4. You will see the message SIGN-ON COMPLETE. Press the clear key to
clear the screen, then type "luis" and press enter to display a menu
showing each of the catalogs available in LUIS. Type the number
associated with the desired LUIS catalog, and press enter. This
places you in that card catalog and gives you the LUIS: LIBRARY USER
INFORMATION SERVICE introductory screen. You have successfully signed
on to the catalog of your choice. Follow the instructions on the
screens for searching LUIS.
5. To change catalogs, type "menu" from the command line of any
screen to return to the catalog menu screen.
How to Search in LUIS
LUIS is a "user friendly" computer system. It has self-instructing
introductory screens, "help" screens, and prompt messages on each
screen that you can consult for guidance. You need only know that a
search of the catalog must be made under AUTHOR, TITLE, or SUBJECT by
typing one of the following commands into the terminal and pressing
the ENTER key.
a = author's name (last name first)
(e.g., a = asimov)
t = title of a book or journal
(e.g., t = robots of dawn
s = subject heading
(e.g., s = computer)
sm = medical subject heading
(e.g., sm = genetics)
By following other basic card catalog rules (such as ignoring initial
articles), you can rapidly gain access to all catalog entries that
match the request. Typing in a full author, title, or subject heading
is not necessary to get a response.
Exiting LUIS
To exit LUIS, press your clear key once or twice until the screen is
clear. If you have problems clearing your screen with the clear key,
you can clear the screen by typing #$#$ on the command line and then
pressing enter. This gets you out of the catalog you are in, but you
are still signed on to LUIS. When the screen is clear, type
logoff
and press enter. When you see the message SIGN-OFF IS COMPLETE, you
are logged off and the message NERDC VTAM IS ACTIVE will reappear.
You are not logged off if you do not see these messages. To terminate
the telnet connection, type UNDIAL and press enter when the NERDC VTAM
IS ACTIVE message reappears.
Questions and Problems
If you get the message "APPLID NOT AVAILABLE" when you enter
"nerluis", then LUIS is not available and you will have to try later.
Problems accessing LUIS from the Internet should be directed via
electronic mail to <postmaster@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu>.
Questions about individual library catalogs and holdings should be
directed to the staff at that library.
GEORGIA
Emory University Libraries Online Public Access Catalog
Address:
Selden S. Deemer
University Libraries
G21 Woodruff Library
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
E-mail: libssd@emuvm1
Phone: (404) 727-0271
Description:
The online catalog system is based on IBM DOBIS/Leuven software. The catalog
contains the union catalog for 5 library units: General Libraries (Woodruff,
Chandler, and Chemistry Libraries), Health Sciences Center Library, Law Library,
Oxford College Library, and Theology Library.
The online catalog database currently contains more than 500,000 bibliographic
records, representing approximately 40% of the total holdings. A retrospective
conversion project has been started.
The online catalog is located on host emuvm1.cc.emory.edu (128.140.1.4).
Network Access:
After the VM screen is displayed, press ENTER (normally the return key) to
get a CP READ. Type DIAL VTAM and press ENTER. At the VTAM screen, type LIB
and press ENTER. When the CICS screen appears, press the PF1 key. The next
screen will be the initial library systems screen. All references to pressing
RETURN on the library screens mean to press the key which sends ENTER (normally
the RETURN key). To exit, terminate the telnet connection.
Context-sensitive help is available throughout the Online Public Access Catalogk
e
with the PF2 key.
No account or password is required
Scheduled availability: Monday - Saturday 0800 - 0200; Sunday Noon - 0200
The Emory Online Public Access Catalog is available to all members of the
Internet commuity.
For additional information:
For assistance in searching the Emory University Online Catalog, contact the
reference desk at Woodruff Library, (404) 727-6875.
ILLINOIS -
CONNECTING TO THE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ONLINE CATALOG THROUGH THE INTERNET
Northwestern University's "LUIS" online catalog may be accessed
from other academic institutions via the Internet, using TELNET.
The library catalog's TELNET address is PACX.ACNS.NWU.EDU. Once
connected, press <ENTER> or <RETURN>; you will receive the prompt
"enter class". Type 60, then press <ENTER> or <RETURN> twice.
At this point you will be prompted for a terminal type; VT100 is
to be preferred, assuming your local communications software will
provide VT100 emulation. Pressing <ENTER> or <RETURN> again will
provide you the online catalog's introductory screen.
To sign off, please enter a percent sign (%) at any prompt. You
can then disconnect your TELNET session. PLEASE NOTE that the
online catalog AUTOMATICALLY disconnects if there is no keyboard
activity within a two-minute period.
Remote users of Northwestern's LUIS catalog who may be familiar
with other NOTIS-based online catalogs will note some differences
in our implementation. Of particular interest may be NU's
provision of cross-references in the online catalog, a feature
that is to appear in the commercial release scheduled for the end
of 1990. This LUIS version does not provide keyword/Boolean
searching, but does offer what we call "search qualification,"
the ability of a user to limit an author, title, or subject
search result by any of several elements present in the
precoordinated indexes: date, format (e.g., serial, video), other
word, or holding library. Use of this feature is explained in a
help screen which may be accessed by typing an ampersand (&).
Brian Nielsen
Northwestern U. Library
b_nielsen@nuacc.acns.nwu.edu
(708)491-2170
The University of Illinois at Chicago - UICVM.UIC.EDU
(128.248.2.50)
To access the library catalog:
Type: TELNET UICVM.UIC.EDU
Response: An introductory screen, with "more" in right corner
Type: Clear key
Response: UIC flame screen
Type: Enter key
Response: Logon screen
Type: DIAL PVM
Response: PVM (Passthru) screen
Type: Move cursor to NOTIS and press Enter key
Response: One line message about port in use
Type: Enter key
Response: LUIS introductory screen
To leave:
Type: ####
Response: PVM (Passthru) screen
Type: PA1
Response: PVM (same) screen with Telnet message in lower left
Type: QUIT
Response: "Enter to return"
Type: Enter key
University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign
SYSTEM: ILLINET Online
Online system for the University of Illinois collection, and statewide system f
or over 800 academic, public, and special libraries throughout Illinois.
ACCESS: TELNET GARCON.CSO.UIUC.EDU 620 (128.174.5.58)
HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 8:00 a.m. - midnight
Sun.: Noon - midnight
DATABASE SCOPE:
Use ILLINET Online to search over 3 million titles in the collection at the Uni
versity of Illinois Library. ILLINET Online also provides searching access to
the collections of over 800 libraries in the state (over 20 million items.) IL
LINET Online consists of two separate but closely linked systems: LCS and FBR.
LCS is a short-record circulation system, with information about a book's check
out status, location, and call number. It contains records for nearly everythi
ng cataloged at the Univ. of Illinois Library. LCS also includes records for o
ver 30 other academic libraries in Illinois. LCS searching is made easy throug
h the LCSgated interface. Online help and instructions are available by typing
HELP when you log on to the system.
FBR contains more in-depth information about subjects, authors, titles, and ser
ies for books cataloged since 1975 and most serials cataloged since 1977 (over
1.5 million boods) at the University of Illinois Library. Online help for sear
ching FBR is available by typing INFO when you enter the system.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Beth Sandore
Automated Systems
Off.: (217) 333-2592
Fax.: (217) 244-0398
SANDORE@UIUCVMD.BITNET
INDIANA -
Purdue University
TRAVELING THOR -- THe Online Resource
Your Connection to the Purdue Libraries
DIAL-UP USING A MICROCOMPUTER AND MODEM
This feature may be employed by anyone using a microcomputer, modem, and
communications software, whether from their home, office, dorm room, or
from a library. To properly set the communications software to access
the library computer and THOR, set your terminal (computer), modem and
communications software for
Communication even parity
Settings 7 data bits
1 stop bit
XON/XOFF enabled
Telephone computer-(317) 494-9400
Number(s) help-(317) 494-2857
Hours Monday - Saturday 8:00 A.M. - Midnight
Sunday 11:00 A.M.- Midnight
You can dial-up to THOR with a variety of microcomputers and software.
For whatever hardware and software combination you use, you must learn
how to type the IBM <enter> and <clear> functions. This information can
be obtained from the Library Systems Department (317-494-2857). The
most common combination is an IBM PC compatible computer with VT100
terminal emulation. For this combination these key combinations work:
<enter> <ctrl> and <return> simultaneously
<clear> esc O [capital O] p
After connecting to the computer, press <return> several times until the
system responds with the "DIAL:" prompt.
ACCESS FROM THE INTERNET
Users of any computer connected to the Internet (which includes most
multi-user computers on campus) can connect directly to THOR without
using a telephone line. Different combinations of computer hardware
will connect in different ways, but some common types are discussed
below. If none of these combinations seem to describe your situation,
or neither method works, call the Library Systems Department (317-494-
2857) for assistance. You might also get help from your local computer
system administrator.
From terminals connected to a UNIX computer:
- log on to your UNIX account as usual
- make sure the TERM environment variable is set correctly
- type, "tn3270 lib.cc.purdue.edu" and press RETURN
From terminals connected to the VM (IBM) computer:
- log on to your VM account as usual
- type, "telnet lib.cc.purdue.edu" and press ENTER
From many off-campus computers on the Internet:
- follow the appropriate set of instructions above
- if "lib.cc.purdue.edu" does not work, use "128.210.9.8" instead
The system should display the THOR database selection menu. If anything
else happens, or if the system prints numerous extraneous characters
with the menu, disconnect and seek help.
Once properly connected to THOR, you must know how to type the IBM
<enter> and <clear> functions. Users already connected to an IBM system
can use the same keys that they use for their own account. For UNIX
users, these keys are set by their System Administrator for each
terminal type. Frequently, <ctrl> and <j> will work for <enter>, and
<ctrl> and <z> will perform a <clear>, but check with your System
Administrator for the correct combinations.
DETAILED LOG ON INSTRUCTIONS
THOR SCREEN WHAT YOU DO
----------- -----------
You have a blank screen but Type: ATDT49400 (This is the Hayes
your communications software command to dial a telephone number on a
is running touch tone system). Off campus in the
West Lafayette area use ATDT4949400.
Outside of the 317 area use
ATDT317,4949400. SUVON users, type:
ATDT(your access code), 494,9400
[e.g. ATDT8,494,9400]
ATDT49400 Press the return key several times
CONNECT until the "DIAL" prompt appears.
DIAL: Type: library <return>
RINGING Enter your terminal type. Most
ANSWERED microcomputer communications packages
ENTER TERMINAL TYPE: emulate a VT100 terminal, so you will
probably type: vt100 <return>
<screen with graphic of Type: THOR <enter>
Purdue fountain>
THOR CATALOG SELECTION MENU Type: BOOK or FILM to select database
<with lightning bolt> <enter>
SIGN ON IS NOW COMPLETE
Consult the THOR brochure for instructions on search commands
LOGOFF INSTRUCTIONS:
type: q<enter> to redisplay the menu screen
type: quit<enter> to disconnect
T H O R -- THe Online Resource
THOR is an on-line database of information about books, periodicals, and
other materials in the Purdue University Libraries. All serials and
books added to the Libraries after June 1976 can be found in THOR.
Records for older books are continually being added.
THOR is controlled through a set of single letter commands followed by
an equal sign (=). Type the command, your search topic, and press the
ENTER key. Upper and lower case are treated the same. For instructions
on searching, type the search command without the equal sign. Example:
"a" by itself gives instructions on author searching.
Prior to searching, press the clear button until the THOR menu
screen appears. Then select either the BOOK or FILM/VIDEO
database to search.
For further information, contact:
Dan Ferrer, Head
Library Systems Department
dan@asterix.lib.purdue.edu
(317) 494-2857
The University of Notre Dame Library - IRISHMVS.CC.ND.EDU
(129.74.4.5)
NOTIS online catalogue (UNLOC) is available via Internet.
At the ENTER COMMAND OR 'HELP': prompt enter "library" and
press the enter key. You will be logged onto the library
system via SIM3278 either as a VT100 terminal or a 3278-2
terminal. #HELP gets SIM3278 help. The rest of the
instructions are on the screen (after clearing the intro
logo). To leave, type x on the command line and press the
enter key. At the ENTER COMMAND OR 'HELP': prompt, type bye
and press the enter key.
KANSAS -
The University of Kansas Libary - KUHUB.CC.UKANS.EDU
(129.237.1.10)
For recorded information on system availability, call (913) 864-
4320. For assistance or to report a problem, call (913) 864-0110.
* Username:
type "relay <cr>"
* Welcome to VAX/VMS version V5.0-2 on node KUHUB
* University of Kansas X.25 Network Relay Facility
*
* Type one of the following mnemonics to connect to the given
system:
*
* .I1 NAS 8043 (VM/CMS)
* .H1 Harris 1000 (VOS)
* .H8 Harris 800 (VOS)
* .LC On-line Library Catalog System
*
* Or type 'q' to quit
*
* System ?
type ".lc <cr>"
* Connecting to On-line Library Catalog system ...
*
* Enter Terminal Type:
There are many choices here, but if you are emulating a VT100,
try typing "vt100k <cr>" to pick up the local modifications
to the character set.
* THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS OFFICE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TERMINAL NETWORK
type "ocat <cr>"
* UNIV. OF KANSAS LIBRARIES (CICSLBRX)--CLEAR SCREEN/ENTER
TRANSACTION
*
* (Banner screen appears at this point)
type "<esc> <esc> ocat <cr>"
* University of Kansas Libraries
* Online Catalog and Information System
You will then be prompted by a menu with the following options:
* 1 - How to search and how to ask for help
* 2 - Basic explanation of how the catalog works
* 3 - Description of what is in the catalog, and what isn't
* 4 - Library announcements, hours, and other information
* 5 - Suggest a book the library should buy
* 6 - Make a comment or suggestion about the online catalog
MAINE
University of Maine System Library Catalog
Orono, ME 04469-0139
URSUS.MAINE.EDU
(130.111.64.1)
URSUS is the union catalog of the University of Maine System
Libraries, using the Innovative Interfaces software (INNOPAC).
After you have connected to URSUS, type ursus in lower case
letters at the login prompt, and press <RETURN> to see a list of
valid terminal types: VT100, Wyse, or emulator. Specify your
terminal type, confirm your terminal choice, and begin searching.
The URSUS database currently contains more than 700,000
bibliographic records, representing approximately 75% of the
total holdings. A retrospective conversion project has been
started.
Contacts: Elaine Albright, Director
Albright@Maine.Maine.edu
(207-581-1660)
Marilyn Lutz, Systems
Lutz@Maine.Maine.edu
(207-581-1658)
MARYLAND
AIM (Access to Information about Maryland) - AIM.UMD.EDU
(128.8.10.60)
An online database of activities and services available at the
College Park campus. The main intent is on-campus use, but
the information is public and others may be interested in the
support organizations and policies for the College Park
campus. In addition to a menu-based directory, the system
also provides schedules for campus events (type "S" at the
main menu).
UMCAT (Online Catalog for UM Libraries) - UMCAT.UMD.EDU
(128.8.161.199)
Experimental version of online public access catalog for the
libraries of five campuses (UMCP, UMAB-Law, UMBC, UMES, and
UMUC), run on a Geac 8000 system at the University of Maryland
at College Park. If blank screen appears, type CAT to access
the online catalog.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Ron Larsen
Associate Director for Information Technology
University of Maryland Libraries
University of Maryland at College Park
Internet: RLarsen@LIBR.UMD.EDU
Bitnet: Larsen@UMDC
Telephone: (301) 454-7332
MASSACHUSETTS -
Boston University LIBRARY.BU.EDU
(128.197.4.200)
Ken Maurer
Boston University
Mugar Library
771 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3709
kjm@buita.bu.edu
Boston University's online Catalog (TOMUS) provides access to
over one and a half million volumes and two and a half million
microforms. The collection represents a majority of holdings
for all libraries on campus.
TOMUS is a Carlyle system and provides online help screens.
MICHIGAN - CTS.MERIT.EDU
(35.1.1.6)
The University of Michigan uses NOTIS under MVS/ESA on and IBM 3090-600E.
After telnetting to Michigan, you may have to type a <cr> for the
system to recognize your presence. You will then be prompted for
terminal type, for which VT100 is the recommended response. The
system will follow with a prompt asking "Which Host?". Enter
"mirlyn". You will be prompted for confirmation of terminal type,
after which you should get a NOTIS screen.
To get out, type "<ctrl-e>%quit", or just disconnect your telnet.
For information, contact MIRYLNINFO@UM.CC.UMICH.EDU
Michigan State University Libraries
The onlne catalog of the Michigan State University Libraries
contains 1,300,000 bibliographic records of books, serials,
microforms, software, and other non-book materials.
Hours of availability, Eastern time, are M-F 7:30am - 11:15 pm,
Saturday 10am - 11:15pm, Sunday noon - 11:15pm. Exception
is Term Break, M-F, 7:30am - 6:15pm, Saturday 10am - 6:15pm.
Online help is available or call MSU Information/Reference
at (517) 353-1800.
TELNET to magic.lib.msu.edu (35.8.2.99).
At the VM3270 screen, type: dial magic <cr>
At the Terminal Emulator screen: VT100 <cr>
If only VT100 emulation is available, use the following IP
address and logon steps:
merit.msu.edu (35.8.2.56)
At the Which Host? prompt, enter: MAGIC <cr>
At terminal emulation i.d., enter: VT100 <cr>
To logoff, enter appropriate break command, then enter
quit twice.
For further assistance, contact:
Tom Albright, MSU Libraries Systems Office
Voice - (517) 353-6752
FAX - (517) 353-9806
BITNET - 20676TEA@MSU
MINNESOTA
The University of Minnesota Library System - LUMINA.LIB.UMN.EDU
(128.101.92.3)
(Libraries of the University of Minnesota Integrated Network
Access)
Running NOTIS on an IBM 4381, Lumina has nearly all the
current collection on-line, and plans are in place to put
periodicals and circulation information on the system next.
System is considered by some to be relatively difficult to
use, involving complex logoff escape sequences, for example.
(Be prepared to break the connection from your end, or just
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Dartmouth College Library Online Catalog
Dartmouth College Library
Hanover, NH
Network Address: 129.170.48.5
lib.dartmouth.edu
Contents:
BOOKS file - all monographic holdings of Darthmouth College Libraries
BOOKS file -all serial holdings
ORDERS file - on order and in process materials
DARTMOUTH MEDLINE is available only to Dartmouth students, staff
and faculty
Grolier's Academic Encyclopedia is available only to Dartmouth
students, staff and faculty
Other special files of Dartmouth Special Collections are also
available. SELECT FILE for a list of files.
CONTACT:
Katharina Klemperer
Director of Library Automation
Dartmouth College Library
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 646-2574
FAX: (603) 646-3702
kathy.klemperer@dartmouth.edu
(please use the phone only as a last resort - thanks)
hang up, if necessary.) Only VT100 emulation is supported.
NEW JERSEY
Princeton University Library
To access the Library Online Catalog:
Type: TELNET PUCABLE.PRINCETON.EDU
Response: Connect message, blank screen
Type: <cr>
Response: #
Type: Call 500
Response: Welcome screen for the Online Catalog
To exit:
Type: end
Response: # (your session will be ended)
Contact: Marvin F. Bielawski
Library Systems Planner/Coordinator
BITNET: MARVINB@PUCC
NEW MEXICO
The University of New Mexico BOOTES.UNM.EDU
(129.24.8.2)
General Library
Parish (business) Library
Science and Engineering Library
Medical Center Library
At login prompt, enter STUDENT1.....STUDENT6. No password is
required. Select Library from main menu.
New Mexico State University LIBRARY.NMSU.EDU
(128.123.18.115)
At the ":", enter "hello user.libr01"
NEW YORK
Cornell University
The online catalog database is stored on the IBM mainrame computer, CORNELLC,
and includes records for approximately one-half of the five million volumes
owned by the sixteen Cornell libraries. Most records are for materials
acquired since 1973. However, records for many items acquired before 1973
have been added to the online catalog, including most holdings of the
Africana, Engineering, Entomology,Hotel, ILR, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
and Veterinary libraries.
The online catalog is usually available from 6:30 am through 4:00 am. However,
due to computer maintenance requirements, the online catalog might not be
available from 10:00 pm Saturday to noon Sunday, and from 10:00 pm to
midnight Sunday. The online catalog is most heavily used from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
weekdays and might be slow to respond during those hours.
Telnet to CORNELLC.CIT.CORNELL.EDU (128.253.1.19)
Connection is via T3270
System Prompts You Type/Press System Responds
enter host name cornellc <enter> Cornell banner
LOGON <enter> or <clear> CP READ CORNELLC
(blank screen)
blank screen library <enter> online catalog screen
To end your online catalog session:
===> x <enter> returns to TN3270
(from any screen)
Be sure to exit TN3270 to end the session.
New York University
BobCat BOBCAT.NYU.EDU
(128.122.138.2)
New York University
Bobst Library Systems Office
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-2490
Diane Aquila, Systems Manager
AQUILA@NYUACF.BITNET
AQUILA@ACF1.NYU.EDU
BobCat runs on the Geac System 9000. Circulation status
information is posted in the OPC. BobCat does not require any
logon procedure or password. Telnet to BOBCAT.NYU.EDU
(128.122.138.2) and hit return to wake up a port. Type END to
disconnect a session. The system offers menus for each step.
The online catalog lists more than 750,000 records, including
many pre-1973 items and all material purchased after 1973.
BobCat contains the holdings of NYU's Division of Libraries, as
well as the consortium libraries of the New School for Social
Research, the Parsons School of Design, the Cooper Union for the
Advancement of Science and Art, and the New York Academy of Art.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - infotrac.rpi.edu (128.113.1.31)
Folsom Library
Troy, New York
Contact: Pat_Molholt@mts.rpi.edu
The service has been known for some years as "Infotrac", a name
created at Rensselaer before there was a commercial product by that
name. The name will soon change to "Infotrax" in order to avoid
confusion with this product.
Once connected, you will be prompted for terminal type; enter ?
for a list of possible answers. After entering your terminal type,
you will get a banner, and a request to type "return". Finally,
you get the following menu:
*
* WELCOME TO INFOTRAC
* RPI Libraries' Information System
* (Copyright 1989)
*
*
* To look for BOOKS ................. type CATalog
* To look for JOURNALS .............. type JOUrnals
* To look for NEW BOOKS ............. type ORDers
* To look for HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS .. type HOMework
* To look for ARCHITECTURE SLIDES ... type SLIdes
* To look for IEEE articles or papers type IEEe
* To display Library NEWS bulletins . type NEWs
* To send us a MESSAGE .............. type MESsage
* To END the session ................ type STop
*
*
Type one of the file names from the list above and press
RETURN
*
*
:
From this point the system is self-explanatory; HELP is
available in the various categories.
State University of New York at Binghamton
BINGVMC.CC.BINGHAMTON.ED
U
(128.226.1.4)
(use tn3270)
From command line type "dial vtam"
From VTAM menu screen type "elixir"
The initial catalog screen will appear--OPAC is NOTIS with usual
search keys including keyword/boolean.
To exit:
clear screen (CTRL-Z works with tn3270)
type "off" <ENTER>
type "undial" <ENTER> (Internet connection will be closed)
You must use the "tn3270" command to access ELIXIR
Andy Perry
Library Systems
State University of New York at Binghamton
(607) 777-4331
OHIO -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Name: CATALYST
Telnet to catalyst.kent.edu (131.123.1.9)
CATALYST contains the complete holdings of the KSU Libraries. CATALYST is
available Mon-Sat 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM and Sun 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM (EST).
All instructions should be on the screens.
Contact:
Jeff Gatten
Systems Librarian
Kent State University Libraries
JGATTEN@KENTVM
Ohio State University (Contact Susan Logan - LOGAN@OHSTVMA)
Telnet address is LCS.US.OHIO-STATE.EDU (128.146.15.141)
OREGON -
University of Oregon JANUS.UOREGON.EDU
(128.223.20.86)
Contact is Rick Gates - RGATES@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU
***NOTE: You must be on a VT100, Wyse, or TVI925 terminal or
emulator to be able to access JANUS!
TELNET JANUS.UOREGON.EDU <-- connect to JANUS
<return> <return> <return> <-- wake up JANUS
What kind of terminal are you using?
v <-- specify VT100 (must be lowercase)
y <-- confirm your terminal choice
(Commence using JANUS)
PENNSYLVANIA
Provider/Service Description
Provider: CMU
Service: LIS
Availability: now
IP-address: cmulibrary.andrew.cmu.edu (128.2.232.60)
Requirements:VT100, etc.
Assistance: (412) 268-2442
LIS is a library catalog information retrieval system which indexes all
words in the entries. Several databases are available: the CMU library
catalog and journal list, a set of bibliographies on a variety of topics
compiled by CMU librarians, and in index to architectural pictures found
in a number of standard reference books.
Provider: Penn State
Service: LIAS
Availability: now
IP-address: lias.psu.edu (128.118.25.13)
Requirements: vt100
Assistance: (814) 865-2112
LIAS is the on-line catalog of the Penn State libraries.
Provider: Penn State
Service: PENpages
Availability: now
IP-address: psupen.psu.edu (128.118.36.5)
Requirements: vt100
User: pprepnet
Assistance: (717) 787-6120 (PSDC)
PENpages is a database of agricultural and Extension related information
ranging from daily, weekly, and monthly agricultural news and alerts to
permanent reference material. It is maintained by the faculty and staff
of the College of Agriculture and offered as a public service by the
Cooperative Extension of Penn State.
Provider: Penn State
Service: EBB
Availability: now
IP-address: psuvm.psu.edu (128.118.56.2)
Requirements: tn3270
If emulate VT100-use
address: cac3270.psu.edu (128.118.81.101)
Assistance: (814) 863-2494
EBB is a database of information relating to Penn State, including
academic programs, academic calendars, and phone directories.
Provider: Penn State
Service: EDIN
Availability: now
IP-address: psuvm.psu.edu (128.118.56.2)
IP-address: cac3270.psu.edu (128.118.81.101)
Requirements: tn3270
Assistance: (717) 78-6120 (PSDC)
The Pennsylvania State Data Center maintains this database of population
and economic statistical data, which includes, among other things, the
Commerce Business Daily. EDIN is accessible through the EBB service of
Penn State.
Provider: Lehigh U.
Service: ASA
Availability: now
IP-address: asa.lib.lehigh.edu (128.180.2.13)
Requirements: VT100
Assistance: (215) 758-4998
jpl3@lehigh
ujluci@vax1.cc.lehigh.edu
Lehigh's (GEAC-based) library catalog is now accessible through PREPnet.
Provider: U. of Pennsylvania
Service: PENNLIN
Availability: now
IP-address: pennlib.upenn.edu (128.91.200.32)
Requirements: VT100
Assistance: (215) 898-7555
pennlibr@upenn
PENNLIN is Penn's NOTIS-based on-line library catalog system.
Provider: U. of Pennsylvania
Service: MEDINFO
Availability: now
IP-address: med.upenn.edu (128.91.18.6)
Requirements: VT100
User: penn_med
Assistance: (215) 898-9755
UPenn's medical school provides access to a version of its MEDINFO
bulletin board via PREPnet.
Provider: U. of Pittsburgh
Service: NIH Guide
Availability: now
IP-address: nic.cis.pitt.edu (130.49..254)
Requirements: VT100
Assistance: (412) 624-7417
The NIH (National Institutes of Health) Guide contains information on
scientific initiatives and administration regarding extramural programs.
The guide is being provided to Pitt on-line as a pilot project. Files
are available by anonymous FTP in the "nihguide" subdirectory. The guide
is published weekly, and information from the last 4 weeks will be
online.
Carnegie Mellon is implementing a change to its library information
system (LIS) to restrict access to certain databases that are
licensed for CMU's exclusive use. When this is completed (5/89),
CMU will offer on PREPnet its library catalog, an indexed set of
discipline-related bibliographies compiled by its library staff,
an index to architectural pictures found in standard reference
books, and an index to the ICPSR data tapes. In 3Q/89, it hopes
to be able to offer an index to artificial intelligence literature
through Project Mercury, an effort to build a prototype electronic
library capable of handling mixed text and graphics. Project
Mercury involves several partners in addition to CMU: the AAAI,
DEC, and OCLC, and possibly others.
Lehigh University is currently in the process of implementing
access to its library catalog, and possibly to other databases as
well.
RHODE ISLAND -
Site: Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
OPAC: Western Library Network (WLN) software
Running under MVS/XA and Com-Plete
Contact: Howard Pasternack
Bitnet: BLIPS15@BROWNVM
Internet: BLIPS15@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
Phonenet: (401) 863-3346
Logon Instructions:
1. TELNET BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
128.148.128.40
2. At the BROWN logon screen:
TAB to "COMMAND" and type DIAL JOSIAH <cr>
or: type DIAL JOSIAH <cr> on the VM logon screen
4. The passthru menu should display.
TAB to any of the Josiah choices on the screen and <cr>
5. Follow the instructions on the screens which follow
Searching Josiah:
The Josiah Search Menu supports searches by author, title,
subject, and author/title combinations.
Help is available at any point by pressing the PF1 key.
PF key alternatives are also supported
by typing PF1 (or PF3, PF5, etc.) after any ">>" prompt.
The direct command language is a modified form of the language
developed by the Western Library Network (WLN).
Use of this Josiah option requires familiarity
with the WLN command language. The direct command supports
bibliographic file searches by author, title, subject, series,
isbn/issn, and year of publication; authority file searches by
author, subject, and series; and call number browse. Boolean
and keyword are also available.
The menu searches are programmed to execute the command language
behind the scenes. Each menu search uses the text typed on the menu
screen as the search key for a direct command. In addition, each menu
search is programmed to try alternate search strategies in order to
locate bibliographic records.
Logging off:
1. Press the PF10 key to display the Josiah logoff option
and choose the option from the menu
2. Press the PF3 key
3. At the passthru menu, press the PA1 key
4. Type QUIT <cr>
TENNESSEE
University of Tennessee DCA.UTK.EDU
(128.169.200.68)
At the "ENTER HOST NAME OR HELP" prompt, type "LIBRARY" to connect
to the GEAC system.
TEXAS
Accessing the Texas A&M Library System VENUS.TAMU.EDU
(128.194.4.1)
NOTIS at Texas A&M contains materials held by the Sterling C. Evans
Library. NOTIS does not contain information about Government
Documents or the holdings of the Medical Sciences Library. The
following steps are used to access the Texas A&M Library.
1. Type SET HOST VENUS from a THENET node or TELNET
VENUS.TAMU.EDU from any machine connected to the Internet.
2. At the Username: prompt, type VTAM.
3. At the Texas A&M Statewide Network screen, type NOTIS.
4. At the CICS screen, hit RETURN.
At this point, you are in NOTIS and can enter any command.
Title searches: To search for a particular title, use the t=
search command followed by the title.
Example: t=foundation
Author searches: To search for a particular author, use the a=
search command followed by the author's name.
Example: a=asimov
Subject searches: To search for a particular subject, use the s=
search command followed by the subject.
Example: s=tennis
Keyword searches: To search for a particular keyword, use the k=
search command followed by a string.
Example: k=cry wolf
You may use the logical operator (AND, OR, NOT)
and parenthesis to group the operators. Also,
$ can be used as a wildcard character.
Examples: k=car and fast
k=computer and n
ot ibm
k=comp$ and (toy
or game)
Help: On most NOTIS screens, help can be seen by the
h command.
Picking an item: On screens where a list of items appears, a
particular item can be selected by typing the
number to the right of item.
Exiting: Just hit CTRL-Z.
Other Commands: On a few screen, other commands exist. These
commands are listed on the bottom of the screen
along with a short description.
Accessing the UT Arlington Library System ADMIN.ARL.UTEXAS.EDU
(129.107.1.103)
LUIS (Library User Information Service) at the University of Texas
at Arlington contains materials held by the UT Arlington Library.
To access LUIS, perform the following steps:
1. Type TELNET ADMIN.ARL.UTEXAS.EDU from any machine connected
to the Internet.
2. As soon as you are connected, hit RETURN.
3. At the TERMINAL TYPE prompt, type VT100.
4. At the VTAM selection menu, type NOTIS.
5. At the CICS Logo Screen, press RETURN.
6. On the next screen, type LUUT.
At this point, you are in LUIS and can enter any command.
Title searches: To search for a particular title, use the t=
search command followed by the title.
Example: t=foundation
Author searches: To search for a particular author, use the a=
search command followed by the author's name.
Example: a=asimov
Subject searches: To search for a particular subject, use the s=
search command followed by the subject.
Example: s=tennis
Keyword searches: To search for a particular keyword, use the k=
search command followed by a string.
Example: k=cry wolf
You may use the logical operator (AND, OR, NOT)
and parenthesis to group the operators. Also,
$ is a wildcard character.
Examples: k=car and fast
k=computer and n
ot ibm
k=comp$ and (toy
or game)
Help: On most screens, help can be seen by the h
command.
Picking an item: On screens where a list of items appears, a
particular item can be selected by typing the
number to the right of item.
Exiting: 1. Hit Keypad ENTER followed by PF4.
2. Type LOGOFF.
3. Type LOGOFF again.
Other Commands: On a few screens, other commands exist. These
commands are listed on the bottom of the screen
along with a short description.
Please note that some terminal packages remap the keyboard. For
example, in Procomm Keypad ENTER is SHIFT-F10 and PF4 is SHIFT-F2.
Keypad ENTER is equivalent to ESC O M. PF4 is equivalent to ESC
O S.
Accessing the UT Austin Library System UTCAT
UTAUS.CC.UTEXAS.EDU
(128.83.1.125)
The Online Catalog (UTCAT) for the University of Texas at Austin
contains records for approximately 3.5 million items. This Online
Catalog contains:
1. Most items found in the Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL)
2. Items in the Undergraduate library
3. Items in the Branch libraries
4. Items in the Asian Collection
5. Items in the Benson Latin American Collection
6. Some government documents, maps, sound recordings
7. Some microfilm/microfiche sets
8. Rare books and manuscripts
9. Some items found in the Barker Texas History Center
10. Some items in the Humanities Research Center
11. Some items in the Middle East Collection
12. Some items in the South Asian Collection
UTCAT does not contain:
1. Individual periodical articles
2. Items in the Tarlton Law Library
UTCAT is normally available:
Sunday - Friday 6am - 2am
Saturday 6am - midnight
To access UTCAT from NT, just follow these steps:
1. Type SET HOST UTAUS from any THENET node, or TELNET
UTAUS.CC.UTEXAS.EDU from any host on the Internet.
2. At the Username: prompt, enter UTCAT.
3. Press 1 and the Keypad ENTER key at the UT Library Information
Systems screen.
4. At the Welcome to the UT Library Online Catalog screen, press
the Keypad ENTER key.
Now you should be at the UT Library Online Catalog -- Search
Choices Menu. From this menu, you may type 1 or 2 letter search
commands and the word(s) you want to search for. After your search
command is typed in, hit the keypad ENTER key.
AUTHOR searches: To search for a particular author, you use the
A (Author) search command followed by the
author's name.
Example: a mowat, farley
To see the index of authors, you use the AI
(Author Index) search command followed by the
first author you wish to see.
Example: ai mowat, farley
TITLE searches: To search for a particular title, you use the
T (Title) search command followed by the title
of the book.
Example: t never cry wolf
To see the index of titles, you can use the TI
(Title Index) search command followed by the
first title you wish to see.
Example: ti never cry wol
f
To search for certain keywords in a title, you
can use the TK (Title Keyword) search command.
Example: tk wolf cry
SUBJECT searches: To search by subject, you can use the S
(Subject) search command.
Example: s wolves
Also, from the Search Choices Menu, you can type 3 letter commands
followed by Keypad Enter or their equivalent PF keys.
BACk (PF1) To page back and review up to 10 screens of results.
REPeat (PF2) To repeat the last search typed in.
INDex (PF3) To move from brief or full records to the
corresponding index.
EXPlain (PF4) To view general information about the Online
Catalog.
NEWs (PF5) To view current information about Online Catalog
developments.
HELp (PF6) To see context sensitive help.
MENu (PF7) To move from anywhere back to the Search Choices
Menu.
STOp (PF8) To exit from the Online Catalog.
Finally, if a list of items is on the screen, you can type the
number of the item you wish to see.
Exiting: 1. Type STOP followed by Keypad ENTER
2. Type 4 followed by Keypad ENTER
Please note that some terminal packages remap the keypad ENTER key
to other keys. For example, in Procomm the equivalent to Keypad
ENTER is Shift-F10. Keypad ENTER is equivalent to ESC O M.
University of Texas at Dallas IBM.UTDALLAS.EDU
(129.110.102.1)
TELNET to IBM.UTDALLAS.EDU
Choose VT10x as terminal type
Hit Enter to clear login screen
Type library to enter the library system
UTAH
To access University of Utah Marriott Library via Internet:
Telnet to Utahlib or to Lib.Utah.Edu (128.110.124.1) using
TN3270 emulation. You will be greeted by a VM logon screen.
Type <enter> to move to the next screen.
Type D UNIS, followed by <enter>.
Type <enter> to get the catalog screen.
Perform your searches as with any NOTIS system.
To disconnect, break your telnet connection in your usual way
with an interrupt key, typically PF3, PF4, PA1, Ctl-C, Ctl-Z,
etc. Any interval longer than two minutes with no keystrokes
will also end the session.
For more information contact:
Kenneth Luker
Assistant Director
Systems and Technical Services
Marriott Library
University of Utah
Provo, UT 84112
(801) 581-7994
KLUKER@LIB.UTAH.EDU
VIRGINIA -
The Old Dominion University Library holds over 1.6 million items in a variety
of formats - microform, recordings, newspaper, periodical and book. The
library is a selective depository of U. S. government publications and
documents of the State of Virginia.
ACCESS FROM TELNET: type - telnet geac.lib.odu.edu (128.82.24.75)
and press <Enter>.
After a short wait, you should see several messages, among them the following:
Telnet escape character is Control - ]
This means that the connection has been established. Make a note of
which character serves as your escape character. It differs from system to
system. The escape character is useful for getting out of problem situations.
Press <Enter> ONCE to get GEAC's attention. The GEAC catalogue then
comes online. At the end of the session, type END or QUIT, or for CMS users
type F4. While online, type HELP for help. Good luck!
Contact Person:
Albert C. Liu
Assistant Librarian
Technical and Automation Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
(804) 683-4141
BITNET: HSW100U@ODUVM
Virgina Polytechnic Institute and State University runs VTLS.
The VTLS system is connected to the outside world through the
campus IBM ROLM CBX.
Telephone access to the CBX is provided through an inbound
modem pool at phone number 703-231-4000. Speeds up to 2400
baud are accepted. There is no charge at this time for dialing
into the CBX.
The CBX can be accessed via the Internet using: TELNET 128.173.5.4
After connecting to the CBX and getting the informative prompt,
issue the command CALL VTLS to connect to the VTLS system
running on the Library's HP3000 Series 950 computer.
For additional information, contact Harry M. Kriz, KRIZ@VTVM1
WISCONSIN
University of Wisconsin Library Catalogs
Madison and Milwaukee Campuses
Network Library System (NLS)
Address:
Automation Help Desk
212F Memorial Library
University of Wisconsin
728 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
E-mail: glshelp@vms.macc.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8880
Description:
The Network Library System (NLS) is the online public catalog of
the libraries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. NLS supports separate online
catalogs for each campus.
The UW-Madison online catalog contains more than 1.7 million
titles cataloged since 1976, located in 25 libraries on the
campus and at the Center for Research Libraries in Chicago. This
represents roughly 50% of the collections. The UW-Milwaukee
catalog contains approximately 900,000 titles and represents 85%
of the general collection.
Network Access:
If available on your system, please use tn3270 (telnet supporting
3270 emulation) to access blue.adp.wisc.edu (128.104.198.10).
When connected you are presented a menu from which you select
NLS1, the library catalog. (If you don't know how your function
keys are mapped, TAB to the option you want and press ENTER.)
Telnet access is also available via a gateway machine providing
the necessary 3270 emulation. From your local host use telnet to
access nls.adp.wisc.edu (128.104.198.20). You will be prompted
to enter a terminal type. VT100 is the default, or you can enter
the command list to display a list of supported terminal types.
Upon entering a valid terminal type, select NLS1 from the menu
displayed to connect to the library catalog.
Upon entering NLS, a screen is displayed at which you either
press ENTER to search the Madison catalog or type Mil and press
ENTER to search the Milwaukee catalog.
To exit, enter the command exit on any screen to return to the
Main Menu. Here you select the option to quit. This returns
control to your local host.
Who Can Use The Catalog:
The University of Wisconsin library catalogs for the Madison and
Milwaukee campuses are currently available to all interested
parties.
Miscellaneous Information:
Xterm users or other windowing software users must set their
window size to 80 characters x 25 lines.
For help using NLS or to obtain a free NLS Computer Catalog
User's Guide, contact the Memorial Library Information Desk at
(608) 262-3193, or Dennis Hill via the Internet:
dhill@vms.macc.wisc.edu.
More detailed information on accessing NLS via the Internet is
documented in: "TCP/IP Network Access To The NLS Catalog Via
Tn3270 And Telnet". For a copy of this document, or any other
information, contact the Automation Help Desk at (608) 262-8880,
or via the Internet at: glshelp@vms.macc.wisc.edu.
Note on keyboard mappings:
Because keyboard mappings are defined by the tn3270 software on
the client's host computer, we are not able to tell you
definitively how your keyboard will be mapped. The following
chart shows a selection of the tn3270 keyboard mapping used on
many UW Madison VAX computers. These definitions are also used
when accessing NLS via telnet as they are provided by the 3270
software on the gateway machine.
KEY PURPOSE: KEYBOARD DEFINITION:
Send (called the BLUE key in NLS) ENTER or RETURN
Erase-to-end-of-field
(called the YELLOW key in NLS) Ctrl-e
Delete character Ctrl-d
Escape key PF11 (default mapping)
Insert/Overstrike toggle Escape space
Function keys PF1 - PF9 Escape 1 - Escape 9
Function key PF10 Escape 0
Function key PF11 Escape -
Function key PF12 Escape =
INTERNET-ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY CATALOGS & DATABASES
Section 2: Catalogs & Databases accessible for charge
CALIFORNIA
Research Libraries Information Network rlg.stanford.edu
(36.54.0.18)
RLIN features: on-line union catalog
complementary databases
flexible searching
integrated acquisitions, cataloging and ILL system
on-line authority files
description and management of archival materials
support of non-Roman scripts
database generated products
electronic mail and bulletin board
Internet access: $119 for 10 hours connect time
Contact: RLIN Information Service
Electronic mail to bl.ric@rlg
INTERNATIONAL CATALOGS
MEXICO
The Instituto Tecnologico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey's Online
Catalog
The ITESM System is formed by 26 campuses in 22 differents cities
all over Mexico. The information included in the online catalog is
just from the Monterrey Campus but by the end of this year it should
include the information from the whole system.
Instructions:
1.- Telnet mtecv2.mty.itesm.mx or 131.178.1.5
2.- At the login prompt type "mtycat" with no password.The system is
key sensitive, so you better type "mtycat".
3.- The presentation screen describes the system in spanish ( the
version in English will be very soon). At this screen type "r"
(remote connection).
Any comments or suggestions please send them to
"cauto@mtecv2.mty.itesm.mx" or "hugo@mtecv1.mty.itesm.mx"
Hugo Garcia
Director
Central Library
ITESM Campus Monterrey
Monterrey, N.L. Mexico.