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Address:
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.
 
Instructions:
1. telnet INFOTRAC.RPI.EDU
2. Once connected, you will be prompted for terminal type; enter ? for
   a list of possible answers.
3. After entering your terminal type, you will get a banner, and a
   request to type "return".
4. 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.EDU
 
	TN3270 emulation is required and logoff instructions are
	provided.
 
Instructions:
(use tn3270)
1. From command line type "dial vtam"
2. From VTAM menu screen type "elixir"
3. The initial catalog screen will appear OPAC is NOTIS with usual
   search keys including keyword/boolean.
 
To exit:
1. Clear screen (CTRL-Z works with tn3270)
2. type "off" <ENTER>
3. type "undial" <ENTER> (Internet connection will be closed)
   You must use the "tn3270" command to access ELIXIR.
 
Contact:
	Andy Perry, Library Systems
	State University of New York at Binghamton
	(607) 777-4331
 
 
 
OHIO
 
Case Western Reserve University
EUCLID.CWRU.EDU
 
Instructions:
1. telnet EUCLID.CWRU.EDU
 
To exit:
To exit, hit the telnet key, usually CTRL-], followed by Q.
 
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
 
 
Kent State University
CATALYST
CATALYST.KENT.EDU
 
Instructions:
1. telnet CATALYST.KENT.EDU
 
	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
LCS.US.OHIO-STATE.EDU
 
Contact:
	Susan Logan
	LOGAN@OHSTVMA
 
Instructions:
 1. telnet LCS.US.OHIO-STATE.EDU
 
 
University of Toledo
 
Instructions:
	These instructions are based on using KERMIT software,
	emulating VT100. You will have to use the TN3270 mode of
	commands for connecting to UTMOST.
 
you type:       OPEN UOFT01.UTOLEDO.EDU
response:       large UT logo on screen
you type:       <enter key>
response:       "enter one of the following commands..."
you type:       DIAL MVS
response:       "dialed to mvs ####"
you type:       UTMOST
response:       UTMOST introductory screen, you are now using NOTIS
 
	NOTE: If the system does not seem to respond, trying depressing
	the <enter key>. If after dialing MVS you receive a message
	"application invalid", then just go ahead and type UTMOST
	anyway.
 
Disconnecting  from UTMOST:
	Depress the ALT/C, several times if necessary, until you get a
	completely blank screen. Then type DISC, which should cause you
	to exit from UTMOST and also to sever the telnet connection.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
	Gary Klein
	Business Librarian
	FAC2813@UOFT01
	(419) 537-2629 - voice
	(419) 537-2726 - FAX
 
 
 
OKLAHOMA
 
The University of Tulsa
BULL.UTULSA.EDU (129.244.1.33)
 
	LIAS-TU is the on-line catalog of the University of Tulsa
	Libraries. The catalog contains approximately 500,000 titles,
	representing the holdings of McFarlin Library (the general
	campus library) and the Law Library.  Besides monographic and
	serials records, LIAS also provides bibliographic access to the
	curriculum collection, microforms, archives and manuscript
	collections, and the MARC Books All database.
 
Instructions:
	Telnet, preferably using VT100 emulation, BULL.UTULSA.EDU
	(129.244.1.33) at the request for logon, type in upper case
	letters: LIAS,TU.  The user will then be requested to identify
	their user category and hardware.
 
	Now you can begin using the LIAS database.  LIAS does not
	differentiate between author, title, series, or subjects in its
	command structure.  Simply enter the words you wish to search.
 
	The user can type HELP for more information on using LIAS.  For
	general reference material, type HELP COMMANDS.  There is an
	extensive HELP structure that can answer questions about the
	system.
 
To exit:
	To logoff, type END.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO USE  THE SYSTEM, CONTACT:
 
Don Smith
Associate Director
McFarlin Library
The University of Tulsa
600 S. College
Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
E-mail:
DRS@TULSA.BITNET
LIB_DRS@VAX1.UTULSA.EDU
Telephone: (918) 631-2871
 
 
 
OREGON
 
University of Oregon
JANUS.UOREGON.EDU
 
	VT100 emulation is supported and logoff instructions are
	provided.
 
Contact:
	Rick Gates
	RGATES@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU
 
Instructions:
 
***NOTE: You must be on a VT100, Wyse, or TVI925 terminal or emulator
to be able to access JANUS!
 
1. telnet JANUS.UOREGON.EDU < connect to JANUS <return> <return>
   <return> < wake up JANUS
2. What kind of terminal are you using? v < specify VT100 (must be
   lowercase)
3. y < confirm your terminal choice
 
(Commence using JANUS)
 
 
 
PENNSYLVANIA
 
University of Pittsburgh
PITTCAT
GATE.CIS.PITT.EDU
 
	PITTCAT is the University of Pittsburgh's online library
	catalog. PITTCAT currently contains bibliographic information
	for over 1.4 million titles in all University of Pittsburgh
	libraries including the Hillman Library (humanities and social
	sciences), Afro-American, Buhl (Social Work), East Asian,
	Allegheny Observatory, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science,
	Darlington Memorial, Engineering, Fine Arts, Langley, Library
	and Information Science, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Public
	and International Affairs/Economics, Falk Library of the Health
	Sciences, Learning Resource Center (Nursing), Law, Western
	Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, and the regional campus
	libraries at Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville.
 
	PITTCAT is based on NOTIS Systems, Inc. software and provides
	author, title, subject and keyword access to all University of
	Pittsburgh serial titles and to most books added to library
	collections since 1981. Circulation and on-order status
	information is available for some library locations in
	PITTCAT.
 
	PITTCAT can be accessed seven days a week the following (EST)
	hours:
 
		7:00 a.m. - midnight    Monday
		6:00 a.m. - midnight    Tuesday - Friday
		8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m   Saturday
		9:30 a.m. - midnight    Sunday
 
Dial (412) 624-6365 for details on system availability.
 
Instructions:
	To connect to PITTCAT through the Internet, telnet to the
	following Internet address:
 
		gate.cis.pitt.edu
 
A menu of network services offered by the University of Pittsburgh will
appear. At the "Service:" prompt, type PITTCAT and press <RETURN>.
 
	You will receive a "Select:" prompt, asking you to indicate the
	type of terminal you are using (or emulating). Type the
	appropriate response at the "Select:" prompt and press <RETURN>.
	The PITTCAT Introductory screen will appear.
 
	To exit from PITTCAT, hold down the <CTRL> key and press the
	backslash "\". Your session will be disconnected. Exit from
	telnet using locally established procedures.
 
Assistance:
	If you are having problems accessing PITTCAT through the
	Internet, consult your local Network Administrator.
 
FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, CONTACT:
Jo-Ann Michalak
Assistant Director for Automated Services
271 Hillman Services
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, CA  15260
(412) 648-7710
BITNET: jam2@pittvms
Internet: jam2@vms.cis.pitt.edu
 
 
Pennsylvania: Miscellaneous Online Resources
 
This section is arranged as follows:
	Provider/Service
	Description
	Availability
	Requirements
	Assistance
 
Provider: CMU
Service: LIS
Availability: now
IP-address: cmulibrary.andrew.cmu.edu
Requirements:VT100, etc.
Assistance: (412) 268-2442
 
	VT100 emulation is supported and logoff instructions are
	provided.  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
Requirements: vt100
Assistance: (814) 865-0672
 
VT100 emulation is supported.  Volunteer surveyors reported that logoff
was difcult or impossible.
 
LIAS is the on-line catalog of the Penn State libraries. The catalog
contains approximately 1.5 million titles, representing not only the
holdings at the main campus at University Park, but also the holdings
of the 20 Commonwealth campus libraries. Besides monographic and serial
records, LIAS also provides bibliographic access to parts of the
government documents collection; the maps collection; archives and
manuscript collections; and machine-readable datafiles available on
campus.
 
Telnet, preferably using VT100 emulation, to LIAS.PSU.EDU
(128.118.25.13). No action is necessary until after the following
message appears:
 
	SELECTION?
 
The user should hit a carriage return and will then be greeted with the
following prompt:
 
	WE ARE PSU >>>
 
Hit carriage return twice at this point.  Now, you can begin searching
the LIAS database. LIAS does not differentiate between author, title,
series or subjects in its command structure. Simply enter the words you
wish to search.
 
	The user can type HELP for more information on using LIAS. For
	general reference material, type HELP COMMANDS. There is an
	extensive HELP structure that can answer questions about the
	system.
 
	There is no logoff command. Users should manually close their
	telnet connections with their local software.
 
Contact person for use of the system:
	Sally Kalin
	LIAS Coordinator
	E-6 Pattee Library
	University Park, PA 16802
	E-mail: SWK@PSULIAS
	Telephone: (814) 865-0672
 
Provider: Penn State
Service: PENpages
Availability: now
IP-address: psupen.psu.edu
Requirements: vt100 User: pprepnet
Assistance: (717) 787-6120 (PSDC)
 
	VT100 emulation is supported and logoff instructions are
	provided.  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
Requirements: tn3270 If emulate VT100-use address: cac3270.psu.edu
Assistance: (814) 863-2494
 
	TN3270 emulation is required for psuvm.psu.edu VT100 emulation
	is supported for cac3270.psu.edu Logoff instructions are
	provided.
 
	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
IP-address: cac3270.psu.edu
Requirements: tn3270
Assistance: (717) 78-6120 (PSDC)
 
	TN3270 emulation is required.  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
Requirements: VT100
Assistance: (215) 758-4998
jpl3@lehigh ujluci@vax1.cc.lehigh.edu
 
	VT100 emulation is supported but not required. TN3270 emulation
	is possible. Logoff instructions are provided.  Lehigh's
	(GEAC-based) library catalog is now accessible through
	PREPnet.
 
Provider: U. of Pennsylvania
Service: PENNLIN
Availability: now
IP-address: pennlib.upenn.edu
Requirements: VT100
Assistance: (215) 898-7555
pennlibr@upenn
 
	VT100 emulation is supported and volunteer surveyors found
	logoff difcult.  PENNLIN is Penn's NOTIS-based on-line library
	catalog system.
 
Provider: U. of Pennsylvania
Service: MEDINFO
Availability: now
IP-address: med.upenn.edu
Requirements: VT100 User: penn_med
Assistance: (215) 898-9755
 
	VT100 emulation is supported and logoff instructions are
	provided.  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
Requirements: VT100
Assistance: (412) 624-7417
 
	Volunteer surveyors reported the instructions not sufficient to
	log onto this service.  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.
 
 
 
RHODE ISLAND
 
Brown University
BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
 
Address:
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
 
	OPAC: Western Library Network (WLN) software Running under
	MVS/XA and Com-Plete.
 
	TN3270 emulation is required and logoff instructions are
	provided.
 
Logon Instructions:
1. telnet BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
2. At the BROWN logon screen: TAB to "COMMAND" and type DIAL JOSIAH <cr>
   or: type DIAL JOSIAH <cr> on the VM logon screen
3. The passthru menu should display. TAB to any of the Josiah choices
   on the screen and <cr>
4. 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