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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 Volunteer surveyors were unable to connect to this
system. After connecting to the CBX and getting the
informative prompt, issue the command CALL VTLS to connect to
the VTLS system running on the Librarys HP3000 Series 950
computer.
Virginia Commonwealth University Library System
VCUVM1.VCU.EDU
Address:
Virginia Commonwealth University Library System
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
Contact:
Janet Woody
(804/367-0032).
BITNET: jwoody@vcuvax
Accessing the Virginia Commonwealth University Library System:
Type: telnet vcuvm1.vcu.edu
Response: "Trying .." At the "VM" screen (which requests USERID,
PASSWORD, and COMMAND), the cursor should be at the USERID ===> prompt.
Type: <ENTER>
Response: IF your host computer supports full 3270 emulation, the VCU
computer will respond "Enter one of the following commands" and will
list four commands (LOGON, DIAL, MSG, and LOGOFF). [If DIAL is NOT one
of the options provided, see the footnote below.]
Type: DIAL VTAM. Press <ENTER>.
Response: "VM/IS" VTAM [the "VTAM" Screen] is displayed in the upper
left corner, and the screen displays a menu.
Type: the letter L (for VCU library catalog). Then press <ENTER>.
Response: Displays the message "Press Enter for access to the VCU
library catalog ..."
Type: <ENTER>
Response: Provides on-screen instructions to use the catalog.
To End the Session:
Type: CTRL and Z (1-3 times).
Response: Screen is blank.
Type: LOGOFF.
Response: Return to the VTAM screen.
Type: UNDIAL at the VTAM screen prompt SELECT SYSTEM ===>. Press <ENTER>
Response: "Connection closed by Foreign Host"
FOOTNOTE ON 3270 EMULATION:
1. IF your host computer does NOT support full 3270 emulation, the VCU
computer will respond "Enter one of the following commands" and will
list only TWO commands: MSG and LOGOFF. In this case, type LOGOFF. Start
over by substituting the command "tn3270", instead of "telnet", i.e.,
type:
TN3250 VCUVM1.VCU.EDU OR TN3250 128.172.001.066
If TN3270 is supported by your host, you will get the four choices,
including DIAL. Type DIAL VTAM. Follow the instructions above
continuing from the section: "Type the Letter L (for VCU Library
Catalog)"
2. If both the "telnet" and "tn3270" commands do not work properly, it
will not be possible at this time for you to use Internet to connect
to the VCU library catalog.
WISCONSIN
Marquette University Libraries
LIBUS.CSD.MU.EDU
MARQCAT is the union catalog of Marquette University Libraries
- Memorial (social sciences and humanities), Science, and Law.
It uses the INNOPAC software from Innovative Interfaces mounted
on a DEC VAX 6310.
After you have connected to MARQCAT, press <RETURN> <RETURN>
for the login prompt, type "M" and press <RETURN> to see a list
of valid terminal types. Specify your terminal type, conrm your
terminal choice, and begin searching. A "QUIT" option is
provided on the menu for logoff.
NOTE: At this time you must be on a VT100 or TVI925 terminal or
emulator to be able to access MARQCAT.
The MARQCAT database currently contains almost 500,000
bibliographic records, representing approximately 97% of the
libraries' total holdings. Excluded as of this date are MU
theses and dissertations submitted prior to 1981, and microform
sets acquired prior to 1981.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Virginia M. Scheschy
Assistant Director for Technical Services
Marquette University Libraries
Bitnet: 9470SCHE@MUCSD
Internet: 9407SCHESCHY@VMSF.CSD.MU.EDU
Telephone: (414) 288-7254
University of Wisconsin Library Catalogs
Madison and Milwaukee Campuses Network Library System (NLS)
NLS.ADP.WISC.EDU
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 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 . 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 clients 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-eld
(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 =
Contact:
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
Section 2: Catalogs & Databases Accessible For a Charge
CALIFORNIA
Research Libraries Information Network
RLG.STANFORD.EDU
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
Section 3: International Catalogs
AUSTRALIA
Australian National University's Library
FACTS11.ANU.OZ.AU
The Australian National University's Library catalogue is called URUCA.
Instructions:
1. telnet FACTS11.ANU.OZ.AU
URICA requires VT100 emulation. When access to the network has
been obtained, the following will normally appear on your
screen:
CONNECT ANU CSC MICOM Classes are: ANUB COOMBS CSC0 CSC1
CSCUNIX FAC0 FAC1 FAC2 FACUNIX URICA ENTER CLASS
2. Type in URICA in response to this prompt.
A URICA screen will appear. All URICA enquiries are menu
driven.
The URICA software is always logged on except from 5 p.m. on
Fridays to 1 p.m. AEST on Saturdays when the system closes for
maintenance.
Useful keys to know when searching URICA:
* To get a help screen, press the backslash key "`"
* To terminate a URICA search (but not to exit from the network),
press the full stop key.
* Enter #4 to go back to the main menu.
* To disconnect send a break.
The network will automatically disconnect a terminal which has
not been used for 15 minutes.
If you need assistance contact:
Tony Barry
Tony_Barry@library.anu.oz.au or TXB750@csc1.anu.oz.auILANET MLN
207550
Voice: (06) 2494632
Fax: (06) 2490734
Telex: 10717252
Deakin University Library
LIBRARY.DEAKIN.OZ.AU (128.184.1.1)
Details follow for Deakin University Library, Victoria,
Australia Region: VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA)
Chief Librarian: Margaret Cameron (mac@deakin.oz.au) Systems Librarian:
Tony Mays (tonym@deakin.oz.au)
Library System: ALICE
ALICE - the Deakin University Library OPAC
Internet access to Deakin University Library (ALICE)
Access to the Deakin University Library's online library system
can be gained from any terminal which is connected to the
INTERNET network.
The Library's online system contains records for all items held
in the Library, as well as items which are on-order. In
addition, the on-line system also contains similar information
on the holdings at the Gordon Technical College (GTC) Library.
Instructions on the use of ALICE is given in the booklet "Guide
to the Public Inquiry Terminals" available from the Library's
Information Desk. Ph: +61 52 471351.
NB Access can also be obtained by direct dial-in or by using
X.25, details of which are available separately.
To gain access:
0 Terminal setup: no specific terminal settings required. Terminals
already connected to AARNet should not be altered.
1. telnet library.deakin.oz.au
You may need to have already established a session on a
computer at your institution, which is connected to AARNet.
Alternatively, you may be able to establish a connection
directly from your terminal server. Consult your local
Computing Centre for further advice.
2. If the connection is successful, you will receive something similar
to:-
SunOS UNIX (sol.deakin.OZ.AU.)
login:
3. Type: alice Press: <RETURN>
4. The system will then indicate when ALICE was last used, display any
"messages of the day", and then try to determine the type of terminal
being used. If it cannot be determined automatically, the system will
prompt you for the device type.
TERM = (unknown)
Type: <the code corresponding to your terminal type>. Some terminal
types are:- tatung Tatung VT-4100 vt100 DEC VT-100 vt52 VT-52 v3
TV1-910,920 6310 hazeltine 6310 (other codes on request from the
Assistant Systems Librarian - craige@deakin.oz.au)
Press: <RETURN>
(If you don't know the terminal type, simply press <RETURN> and the
system will attempt to provide a reasonable format).
5. The system will try to establish a connection to the Library's
computer. If the connection fails the system will respond with
"Remote is busy". The system will then break the connection with
your terminal, and you will need to restart from Step 1 to establish
a new connection.
If the connection is established, the system will respond
with:-
a) clearing the screen
b) give instructions for starting and nishing an ALICE
session i.e.
6. Type "Q" to start, <CR>~.<CR> to end.
You can now start ALICE, and any subsequent commands will need
to be ALICE commands. Usually, the appropriate ALICE commands
are displayed at the bottom of the screen, but a user should
consult the above- mentioned Guide before any serious use of
the system.
To leave ALICE:
1. At any stage of a search within ALICE, you may leave it.
Press: [RETURN]
Type: ~. (i.e. tilde, dot) Press: [RETURN]
2. The system will immediately break the connection to the Library's
computer, and then break the connection between your terminal and the
system.
PROBLEMS IN USING THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
CRAIGE HICKS
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
VIC 3217
+61 52 471345AARNet: craige@deakin.OZ.AU
NB: Expert users can also gain access to ALICE, by using the
*nix command (or equivalent):rlogin library.deakin.oz.au.lalice.
CANADA
University of Calgary
136.159.1.70
The system is DOBIS/NOMADS running on an IBM 3081 and prefers
3270 type terminals, which are installed in the library itself.
Other terminal types are accommodated, however. Out of library
access is provided over the terminal communications network
called Develnet. You can reach Develnet at the Internet address
develnet.ucalgary.ca (136.159.1.70). A transcript of a TELNET
session to the library catalogues follows.
% telnet 136.159.1.70
Connecting... session 1 connected to 136.159.001.070
U of C Develnet
Request: library
Connected
WELCOME TO LIBRARIES ONLINE CATALOGUE TO CONTINUE, PRESS THE ENTER KEY
BRAND LIST FOR GLASS CRT
0. PCI 78
1. DASHER D200
2. HONEYWELL (VIP7800)
3. VT52
4. ADDS VIEWPOINT
5. HAZELTINE 1420,1500,1510
6. IBM 3101
7. HONEYWELL (VIP7400)
8. ADM 36I
9. TELEVIDEO 950
0A. ADDS (REGENT)
0B. HP 2645A (2642)
0C. VT100
0D. LSI ADM3A
0E. LSI ADM5
0F. FREEDOM 100
10. ADDS CONSUL 520
11. TEKTRONIX
12. HP2621 A/P
13. PERKIN ELMER
14. ADDS VIEWPOINT/78
SELECT BRAND: 7
*** INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBRARY ***
WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY LIBRARIES ONLINE CATALOGUE. TO
PROCEED, SELECT ONE OF THE NUMBERS BELOW AND PRESS ENTER: **NOTE: MOST
OF THE SERIALS INFORMATION HAS BEEN MOVED INTO DOBIS. THE SERIALS LIST
(#3) IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED WITH CURRENT INFO ABOUT VOLUMES AND
ISSUES. PLEASE CHECK DOBIS FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. (GOVERNMENTAL
SERIALS WILL BE FOUND IN NOMADS.)
1 DOBIS
2 NOMADS (GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS)
3 SERIALS LIST (SOME JOURNALS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS)
4 COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA FILM CATALOGUE
5 INFORMATION ABOUT THE CATALOGUES
6 INFORMATION ABOUT THE LIBRARIES
7 SEND/READ A MESSAGE TO THE LIBRARY
CODE:
telnet>quit
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Mike Morrow
Morrow@UNCAMULT.BITNET
(403) 220-4466
The University of New Brunswick
131.202.1.2
The University of New Brunswick is pleased to announce that our
online catalogue, known as PHOENIX, is now available over the
Internet. We believe that we are the first Canadian library to
make this capability available to off-campus users.
To access PHOENIX, TN3270 to unbmvs1.csd.unb.ca (131.202.1.2).
When the logon screen appears, TAB down to the "Application"
field and enter "netlib" (without quotation marks) followed by a
carriage return. The first PHOENIX screen will appear.
To disconnect, use your TN3270 software to drop the connection.
Or, from the PHOENIX command line, type Stop<cr>. A screen will
appear giving further directions. Note: you should know what
key is mapped to the CLEAR function. This will be different for
each software package but Ctrl-Home may work.
Access is restricted to three simultaneous users from the
Internet.
You will be logged out automatically after five minutes of
inactivity or if your session exceeds thirty minutes.
PHOENIX was a joint project by the library and UNB's Computing
Services Department. It was developed in the period 1979-1980.
PHOENIX searches can be done using either the Menu or Command
modes. Initially, the user is placed in the Command Mode but
can switch to Menu by typing Menu<cr>. Returning to Command
Mode is accomplished by pressing the Pf3 key.
Searching in Command is accomplished with the "s" command. Set
results are shown through the use of the display command. The
format is d set# format range. Typing d5l 1-5 would display
records 1-5 of set number 5 in the long format. Formats
available are (s)hort, (m)edium, (l)ong, (t)itle and x for
MARC.
Browsing of indexes is also possible in Command mode.
For more information use the online help facility or the online
lessons. E-mail enquiries may also be sent to SLOAN@UNB.CA.
PHOENIX consists of a number of databases. Most are full MARC
format. The major exception to this is ENLIST. This database is
maintained by the Engineering Library. Brief records are
provided for all Engineering Library books, theses, pamphlets,
microforms and some journal articles. In addition, some faculty
members and special libraries within Fredericton maintain their
collections using ENLIST. Browsing is not supported in ENLIST.
The University of New Brunswick is one of Canada's oldest
institutions of higher learning, with roots dating back to
1785. It offers degrees in administration, arts, computer
science, education, engineering, forestry, law, nursing,
physical education and science. The Harriet Irving Library and
the branches at Engineering, Education and Science and Forestry
have a number of strengths which may be of interest to Internet
users. We have a particularly strong collection in Canadian
Maritime Provincial history, including Loyalist history. (Not
all Loyalist materials are in PHOENIX. Send enquiries to
HILDER@UNB.CA) UNB is also a Canadian and New Brunswick
government documents repository. GovDocs enquiries may be sent
to LS09@UNB.CA.
The University also has a growing and vibrant campus in Saint
John. Their library is called the Ward Chipman Library and its
catalogue is searchable from PHOENIX by typing BEGIN WCL.
Science Fiction fans may be interested in viewing their strong
collection of this type of material.
Queens University Libraries Kingston, Ontario, Canada
130.15.125.20
Catalogue contains 1,128,000 titles, 1,700,000 items. We are a
NOTIS site. We have Law, Health Sciences, Documents, and
Education libraries included.
To access QLINE through Internet, Onet, or any TCP/IP
connection, a TN3270 connection is required (we only support
TN3270 Protocol).
Simply telnet QUCDNADM.QUEENSU.CA (130.15.125.20). This will
take you directly into the main QLINE menu.
Other Canadian Libraries that we access the Internet are: York
University Libraries (Toronto) NOTIS 130.63.1.10 University of
Toronto (Toronto) UTLAS 128.100.75.50 McGill University
(Montreal) NOTIS MVS.MCGILL.CA University of Western Ontario
(London) Geac 129.100.2.14
University of Saskatchewan Libraries
The Libraries offer two online catalogue systems to users: Geac
and InfoAccess. The Geac OPAC contains records for the main
collection. The InfoAccess system offers access to several
locally-created and commercially-produced bibliographic
databases.
Main Catalogue (DBMS: Geac Library Information System)
1. telnet 128.233.20.1 or 128.233.21.1
2. At the REQUEST prompt, type <LIB>
The Geac OPAC contains over 700,000 records. All bibliographic
and holdings data for monographs and serials in the main
collection have been converted.
Persons familiar with the Geac system can chain command from
the first screen. If not, type <CAT> to get to the CHOOSE SEARCH
screen. Online help is available at every stage of the search.
To disconnect, type <END> to return to the local telnet prompt.
INFOACCESS (DBMS: BUCAT, TKM Ltd.)
1. telnet 128.233.20.1 or 128.233.21.1 At the REQUEST prompt, type
<SKLIB> At the USERNAME prompt, type <SONIA>
The Infoaccess service consists of several locally-created and
commercially-produced databases. Those ones presently available
to non-University of Saskatchewan users are:
1. Government publications of international organizations and Canada
and its provinces (retrospective conversion project presently
underway)
2. Special Collections pamphlets (retrospective conversion project
presently underway)
3. ERIC (RIE and CIJE), 1983 to present
4. Early Canadiana (database records for the Canadian Institute for
Historical Microreproduction's micro-fiche collection of pre-1900
Canadiana monographs)
5. Geac (a link is available to the Geac OPAC)
Each database has online instructions for use and help screens.
At any point in a search, you can type <M> or <MENU> to return
to the Main Menu.
To disconnect, type <Q> or <QUIT> at the main menu prompt.
For further information contact:
David Fox, Head, Systems Department, (306) 966-6031
FOX@SKLIB.USASK.CA
ISRAEL
InterUniversity Computerized Catalog System--ALEPH
Access to the InterUniversity Computerized Catalog System,
known as ALEPH (Automated Library Expandable Program - Hebrew
university) is available via telnet. ALEPH is a fully
distributed catalog system, that is interconnected via DECNET.
There are seven universities in Israel:
Bar-Ilan University
Ben-Gurion University
Haifa University
Hebrew University
Technion
Tel Aviv University
Weizmann Institute of Science
Each university runs its own catalog system but all catalogs
are interconnected via ALEPH and users can switch from one
catalog system to another once they are inside the ALEPH
system. DECNET handles the switch transparently.
To gain access to any of the systems, you must TELNET to any
one of the following systems:
ALEPH.BIU.AC.IL 132.70.9.36
TAUVAX.TAU.AC.IL 132.66.32.6
ALEPH.HUJI.AC.IL 128.139.4.207
WISLIB.WEIZMANN.AC.IL 132.76.64.14
LIB.TECHNION.AC.IL 132.68.1.20
The userid to use is ALEPH. No password is required. The initial menu
you will receive will look like this:
-----------------------------------------------------------
1. Visual 55/65
2. Visual 100
3. Visual 102
4. Visual 220
5. TTY
6. Zenith
8. Visual 200
9. Virtual terminal (for PC etc.)
10. Elbit DS2000
11. VT220
12. Viking (CD)
Select from menu :
-----------------------------------------------------
If you are accessing the system via TN3270, use "5" as your display
method. The next menu you will see is:
-----------------------------------------------------
Function selection
1. Logout
2. Online Aleph Functions + Iutil
3.
4. Redefine terminal type
5. Show batch log
6. Upload offline Circulation records (PC only)
7. Show Batch execution queue and Print queue
8.
Select from menu :
----------------------------------------------------
Select #2. This will place you into the ALEPH system. From here you
can begin your searches. To leave the ALEPH system from any menu issue
the command STOP and you will return to the "Function selection" menu
where you can select the "1" option to Logout.
Sample Search menu:
Search Library Weiz.Ins
----------------------------------------------------
B O O L E A N S E A R C H - type BS and press ENTER.
----------------------------------------------------
C A T A L O G S E A R C H
Search codes: Direct access:
AU - Authors WAU - Words (Corp) B - Bibliographic record
TL - Titles WTL - Words (Titles) H - Holdings
SH - Subjects WSH - Words (Subjects)
CN - Call Number WSN - Words (Series)
The Library you are searching in is displayed on top of each
screen. If you want to search in another library - type LB.
TO BEGIN SEARCH TYPE ONE OF THE ABOVE CODES/TEXT, AND PRESS ENTER.
----------------------------------------------------
To return to this screen - type SE and press ENTER.
Keying HELP on any screen will display an explanation.
----------------------------------------------------
Use the LB command to switch from one library system to
another, all the while maintaining your Aleph session. The
switch will be transparent to you.
If you have access to Hebrew fonts and use the standard ASCII
mapping you can switch to Hebrew. Just type a "?" when inside
an ALEPH menu. In the near future, there will also be the
ability to search titles and authors in Arabic (provided you
have the proper fonts).
NEW ZEALAND
Victoria University of Wellington
LIBRARY.VUW.AC.NZ
To access the library catalogue:
telnet library.vuw.ac.nz
Press RETURN.
When prompted: ENTER SERVICE:
Enter "LIB" and press RETURN.
When prompted: Press RETURN to log on GO
Press RETURN.
When prompted: LOGON PLEASE:
Enter "PUB" and press RETURN.
You now should see a screen whose last line reads:
To use the catalog press the key labeled "<Return>".
You may now access the catalogue.
To disconnect, please return to this screen:
Enter "LATER" and press RETURN.
GERMANY
University of Konstanz
POLYDOS.UNI-KONSTANZ.DE
POLYDOS.UNI-KONSTANZ.DE is the machine of Univ. Konstan'z
library, running KOALA, a proprietary online cataloging/database
software.
KOALA may be used to scan the library's inventory of about 1.4
million volumes (no journals yet) for a given volume, using
(combinations of) about a dozen different search criteria, such
as ISBN, ISSN, author's names, title etc.
The user interface is TTY-like and KEPT ENTIRELY IN GERMAN. It
features an online help system, and a rudimentary message
handling facility to contact the database managers.
KOALA can be reached via telnet to polydos.uni-konstanz.de
(134.34.3.5), on ***PORT 775***, during library opening hours
(8:00 to 21:30 local time on Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 19:00 local
time on Sat.).
There are a few technical limitations to using KOALA: - the
machine is quite slow (and suffers from overload) - the number
of KOALA sessions running in parallel is limited (currently to
9)
Contact: Guenther Rau
Bibliothek der Univ. Konstanz,
EDV-Abteilung Postfach 5560 D-7750 Konstanz FRoG
Tel.: 49 7531 88 2840 FAX : 49 7531 88 2809 E-M.: (via KOALA
only)
MEXICO
The Instituto Tecnologico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey's Online
Catalog
MTECV2.MTY.ITESM.MX
The ITESM System is formed by 26 campuses in 22 different
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
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
Contact: Hugo Garcia, Director Central Library, ITESM Campus
Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L. Mexico.
Library of the Universidad de las Americas, Pueblas
Library's online catalog may be accessed by other academic
institutions via Internet. Library's Telenet is:
bibes.pue.udlap.mx (140.148.1.5). To access the online catalog
do the following steps:
1. Type <set host bibes> from a DECNET node. If you are not in a
DECNET, telnet from any machine connected to Internet to the
following address: bibes.pue.udlap.mx (140.148.1.5).
2. System prompts username:, type <LIBRARY> (no password required).
Please note: requirements VT100 or VT100 emulation.
At this point the inquiry screen presents you with several
search types. From this list you may select a search by author,
title, subject or any other combination. (All the time there is
online help.)
Once you have selected the search type, enter the search
term(s). Search term(s) may be partial words or phrase(s).
Example: If the search type was "Title", a search term would
be a word or phrase that is known to exist in the title you
wish to retrieve.
The online catalog may be accessed Monday through Friday: 8:00
a.m. - 10:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
However, due to computer maintenance requirements it may not be
available from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Friday.
On weekdays the online catalog is most heavily used from 8:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All titles acquired after October, 1988 form part of our online
catalog. Actually 65,000 records are online, this represents
37% of our library collections.
Our online catalog also includes the collection of Mexican
Government Publications.
Section 4: Dial-Up Libraries and Catalogs
The following is the result of a rst survey of libraries with
dial-up access. Time did not permit its integration, where
possible, into the listing of libraries by state.
Please send corrections or additions to:
Robert W. Bethune 34 Echo Lane Warwick, NY 10990 UUCP:
cboard!rwb@oswego.edu Phonenet: Voice: 914-986-7020 Data : 914-986-0697
The following is a list of 21 systems that offer dial-up access
to one or more large library on-line card catalogs. The list
was compiled in March- July 1990.
Please send updates, additions, and corrections to the above
address.
SYSTEM: Boston University TOMUS. COVERAGE: Data for 710,000 books and
publications ACCESS: 617-353-9601 (either 300 or 1200 baud). 8N1.
LOGON: Hit enter a couple of times, then type "connect bux" and hit
enter. When you get the "bux" prompt, type "telnet library" (no "e"
after the "l" in telnet). Hit enter. To log off, type "end", hit enter,
"quit", enter and then "off" and enter. SEARCH: Keyword search
supports Boolean searches HELP: 617-353-3704.
SYSTEM: Brandeis University LOUIS. COVERAGE: Catalogs roughly 90
percent of the university's two main libraries and most current
periodicals. Older periodicals, government documents and most books and
periodicals in Hebrew or Yiddish are NOT cataloged. ACCESS:
617-736-4690 (1200 baud). 8N1. LOGON: Hit enter a couple of times, and
you're in the system. To log off, type "end". SEARCH: ? HELP:
617-736-4670.
SYSTEM: Massachusetts Institute of Technology BARTON. COVERAGE:
Includes all material acquired since 1974 except for periodical
articles, maps, pamphlets and non-MIT technical reports. Some pre-1974
publications are included. ACCESS: 617-258-6700 (1200 baud). 8N1.
LOGON: Hit enter a couple of times. Uses same software as LOUIS at
Brandeis. To log off, type "end". SEARCH: ? HELP: Call (617) 253-7018 or
253-1617 for connection problems, (617) 253-5683 for other questions.
SYSTEM: Tufts University TULIPS. COVERAGE: Catalogs 300,000 books,
25,000 serials. Older publications and most government documents not
included ACCESS: 617-381-3812 (1200 baud); 381-3824 (2400 baud). 8N1.
If you do not support VT100 or VT220 emulation directly your screen
will begin to flash and seem to go berserk. Wait until it stops, then
type "??" (yes, two of them) and you will get a help screen. LOGON: At
enter "selection prompt", hit L and then enter. For "username", type
"TULIPS" and hit enter. It takes a few moments for the system to
connect. SEARCH: Uses more complicated search system than other
catalogs, so read directions carefully HELP: (617) 381-334.
SYSTEM: Wellesley College INNOPAC. COVERAGE: Covers 350,000 books,
8,000 magazines. Does not include government documents ACCESS:
617-237-9010 (1200 baud). 8N1. VT100 emulation required. LOGON: At
"username" prompt, type "library" and hit enter. At "local" prompt, type
"connect lib-cat". In addition to standard searches, lets you see what
books are shelved near the one you originally requested. SEARCH: ?
HELP: (617) 235-0320, ext. 2104.
SYSTEM: University of Massachusetts at Boston ULYSIS. COVERAGE:
Catalogs all of the library's books and periodicals and some government
documents and maps ACCESS: 617-265-3598 or 265-0393 (300 or 1200 baud);
265-0883 or 265-9882 (2400 baud). 7E1. LOGON: At "enter service" prompt,
type "server" and hit enter three or four times. At "server" prompt,
type "connect libra" and hit enter. At "username", type "catalog", hit
enter. You'll then be asked for your terminal type. Make a choice and
hit enter. SEARCH: Uses a more complicated search system than other
libraries, so read on-line help screens carefully HELP: (617) 929-7622
or 929-7635.
SYSTEM: Boston Library Consortium Union List of Serials. COVERAGE:
Catalogs all periodicals and serials held by a number of libraries in
the Boston area, including the ones above, the State Library and some
others. Located in Colorado, because they use an existing system there
(CARL) to help develop their own system. ACCESS: 303-830-1546, 1547, or
1548. 8N1. LOGON: Hit enter a couple of times, then enter terminal
type. Hit enter for main menu. Boston material is located in area 17.
SEARCH: Supports the Boolean AND function when you add words together.
Type "quicksearch" for other search co HELP:
SYSTEM: DALNET (Detroit Area Library Network). COVERAGE: Holdings of:
Wayne State, Oakland University, University of Detroit, Detroit Public
Library. Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne County community colleges. Beaumont
Royal Oak, Botsford, and Children's Hospital libraries. Center for
Research Libraries, Chicago. ACCESS: 313-577-0335 (300/1200),
313-577-0321 (2400). Access is via the MERIT network. See the entry for
MERIT for further information. LOGON: At the "Which host?" prompt on
MERIT, type "WSUNET" and press <enter>. Type "LUIS" at the resulting
menu, press <enter>. Type "LUIS" again when prompted, press <enter>.
Follow prompts thereafter. SEARCH: Keyword, title, subject, author
searches. Non-Boolean. HELP: Network Control Center 313-577-4746.
Consulting office 313-577-4778.
SYSTEM: MERIT. COVERAGE: Not itself a library, but provides access to
the DALNET libraries, University of Michigan, and Michigan State
University. ACCESS: 313-577-0335 (300/1200), 313-577-0321 (2400).
E71/N81/7mark1. There are over 20 MERIT nodes in Michigan. The above
are the Detroit numbers. LOGON: Once connected, press <enter> for all
prompts until you see "Which host". Then enter the host name, or enter
"help" for further information, hosts, phone numbers, etc. SEARCH: ?
HELP: MERIT central office 313-764- 9430. User consulting same number.
SYSTEM: Michigan State University MAGIC. COVERAGE: Michigan State
University graduate and undergraduate libraries. ACCESS: 517-353-8500
(300/1200/2400) direct, or via MERIT. N81, VT100 emulation, full
duplex. Vadic 3400 series support at 517-353-8578 (300/1200). LOGON:
When connected, press <enter> till you see "%terminal". Keep pressing
<enter> till "Which host" appears. Enter "MAGIC" if calling direct,
"MSU-MAGIC" if calling via MERIT. Enter your terminal type when asked
(usually VT100). Follow prompts thereafter. SEARCH: Keyword, title,
subject, author. Non- boolean. HELP: Computing Information Center,
517-353-1800 Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SYSTEM: New York Public Library
The New York Public Library has dial-up access to its CATNYP online
card catalog, containing all their entries since January 1972. The
phone number is (212) 391-0808 for 2400 baud access. Here are the basic
help screens:
To use CATNYP, type what you want CATNYP to do. Use one of the words,
or "commands", that CATNYP understands. Some of the more frequently used
commands are explained below. For a complete list of commands, type
HELP COMMAND:
To start a search, type the command FIND, then what you want CATNYP to
find; for example, FIND SUBJECT DANCE, or FIND AUTHOR KRAUS, or FIND
TITLE BOAT PEOPLE. For more information on the command FIND, type HELP
FIND.
If CATNYP tells you that some items were found as a result of your
search, you may type DISPLAY to see the items. There are actually four
different types of display you may use. For more information, type HELP
DISPLAY.
At any time, if you are having trouble or want more information, you
may type HELP and receive an explanation. For more information on the
HELP command itself, type HELP HELP.
To stop using CATNYP at any time, type STOP or END or QUIT or LOGOFF.
Always remember to press the RETURN key after you type a command.
To start over, or return to the rst screen, type START (or just S),
then press RETURN.
To look for a particular subject, type FIND SUBJECT (or just FS), then
the subject; for example, FIND SUBJECT REFUGEES, or F S DANCE.
To look for an author, type FIND AUTHOR (or just F A), then the author;
for example, FIND AUTHOR BRUCE GRANT, or F A RICHARD KRAUS.
To look for a title, type FIND TITLE (or just F T), then the title; for
example, FIND TITLE BOAT PEOPLE, or F T HISTORY OF THE DANCE.
To look for an item by author and title, type FIND AUTHOR, the author,
AND TITLE, then the title; for example, FIND AUTHOR GRANT AND TITLE
BOAT PEOPLE.
After you have typed one of these commands, press the key marked
RETURN.
Instructions to CATNYP are called commands. Examples of commands are:
FIND SUBJECT REFUGEES FIND AUTHOR BRUCE GRANT FIND TITLE BOAT PEOPLE
After you have typed a command, press the key marked RETURN. CATNYP
will then search the catalog and report how many items it finds.
To see these items, type DISPLAY (or just D) and press the RETURN key.
For full information, type DISPLAY FULL (or just DF).
If you make a mistake in typing, press the key marked BACKSPACE to
backspace over the mistake, then re-type.
Always press the key marked RETURN when you finish typing.
For more information, type HELP (or just H), then press RETURN.
SYSTEM: University of Kansas OCAT. COVERAGE: At least 25 percent of KU's
holdings, especially items acquired since 1975. (The 25 percent figure
is as of 1988.) ACCESS: 913-864-5300 (300/1200), 864-5350 (1200),
864-5370 (2400). 7E1. VT100 emulation preferred, many emulations
available. LOGON: At the "*" prompt, enter "C .LC". Enter terminal type
when prompted. Press <enter> for a list of types. At the KU network
banner, enter "OCAT" or "LBRY". At the CICS-VS prompt, enter a control-Z
and re-enter "OCAT". Follow menus and prompts from there. SEARCH:
Author, title, subject, and call number searches. No Booleans available.
Combined author/title search HELP: Academic Computing Services,
913-864-0410. Hard-copy write-ups available.
SYSTEM: University of Wisconsin NLS Network Library System. COVERAGE:
1.8 million titles at Madison, another 940,000 at Milwaukee. ACCESS:
608-262- 8670 (Madison), 414-229-4046 (Milwaukee). 300/1200/2400 7E1.
VT100, IBM3101, and HDCPY (hard copy, i.e. dumb ASCII) and other
emulations. It is possible to access either catalog from either number.
LOGON: No formal logon. Upon connecting, enter terminal type, then
follow the prompts. To log off, simply hang up. SEARCH: Name, title,
subject searches; keyword and boolean searching. HELP: Automation Help
Desk 608-262-8880 (for access questions). Memorial Library 608-262-3193
(for searching questions). Hard copy instructions available.
SYSTEM: University of Oregon JANUS. COVERAGE: University of Oregon
library system. ACCESS: 503-346-4391 (300/1200) 346-3565 (2400). 8N1.
LOGON: At "enter class" enter "uonet". At "UOnet>" enter "c janus". At
"login" enter "janus" again. Keep everything in all lower-case,
especially the "login" response. Disconnect by choosing "X" for Exit
System. When you get "UOnet>" hang up. SEARCH: Several search types
available, details lacking. HELP: Knight Library Reference Department
503-364-3053.
SYSTEM: University of Illinois ILLINET. COVERAGE: Brief records on
holdings at 28 academic institutions throughout Illinois. Full records
at Urbana and Chicago, possibly others. ACCESS: 217-333-2494 (Urbana
300/1200/2400) 312- 996-8844 (Chicago 300/1200/2400). 7 bits, no parity
or mark parity, 1 stop bit, half duplex. LOGON: On connect press
<enter>. At "ILLINET Online" enter "B". Enter search commands from that
point. To log off, simply hang up. SEARCH: Command-driven. Author,
title, subject, call number. Boolean search available. HELP: User
Services (217-333-8340). Ask for printed guides. Difficult to use
without documentation.
SYSTEM: University of Texas at Austin UTCAT. COVERAGE: 4 million
records; unclear whether other campuses are covered. ACCESS:
512-471-9420. 7E1. VT52 emulation. LOGON: At connect, press <enter>. At
"CLASS=" enter UTCAT. At "Terminal Type" enter "VT52". At the University
of Texas at Austin banner, enter "UTCAT" again. Follow menus thereafter.
SEARCH: Author, title, subject, call number. No Booleans. HELP: ?
SYSTEM: University of Michigan MIRLYN. COVERAGE: All U of M libraries.
Several million records. ACCESS: 313-763-4800 (300/2400), 763-6520
(1200 Bell), 763-6521 (1200 Vadic). E71/N81/7mark1. Access is via the
MERIT network; see the MERIT entry for further information. LOGON: When
connected, press <enter> till you see "%terminal". Keep pressing <enter>
till "Which host" appears. Enter "MIRLYN". Enter your terminal type when
asked (usually VT100). Follow prompts thereafter. SEARCH: Author,
title, subject. No Boolean. Same software as DALNET. HELP: ?
SYSTEM: University of California MELVYL. COVERAGE: All University of
California libraries at all campuses, plus California State Library.
ACCESS: 213-825-0941. 7E1. LOGON: After you connect, press <enter>.
Enter "MELVYL" at the prompt. Enter terminal type if it asks you.
TYPETERM gives you a dumb-ASCII emulation. SEARCH: ? HELP: ?
SYSTEM: Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute INFOTRAX. COVERAGE: Renssalaer
libraries. ACCESS: 518-276-8989 (300/1200), 276-8990 (2400). 8N1.
LOGON: At connect, press <ENTER> several times. At terminal type
prompt, enter a terminal type or "HELP" for a list. At "which host"
enter "InfoTrax". It may take as much as 60 seconds to get started.
Follow menus thereafter. SEARCH: ? HELP: ?
SYSTEM: Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries (CARL). COVERAGE: ?
ACCESS: 303-863-1350 (300/1200/2400). 8N1. LOGON: Follow prompts and
menus. SEARCH: ? HELP: Dial user assistance 303-861-5319.
SYSTEM: Ohio State University Library. COVERAGE: Also covers State
Library of Ohio and Ohio Historical Society. ACCESS: 614-292-3070. 1200
baud, 7 data bits, space parity, 2 stop bits. LOGON: User ID or "Host
Name" is "LCS". Password is "^LCS". Note this is not control-L, but a
caret, i.e. shift-6, followed by an "L". SEARCH: ? HELP: ?
SYSTEM: Dartmouth College. COVERAGE: Baker Library, Dartmouth College.
ACCESS: 603-643-6310 (300/1200), 8N1/7E1. LOGON: At the "@" prompt, type
"connect library". "Help" at the "@" prompt will get you quite a list of
services available. SEARCH: Command-driven. Help available on-line.
HELP: Baker Library, 603-646-2999.
Section 5: Other Online Resources
BULLETIN BOARDS
There have been a large number of requests from Internet users
to expand the Internet Library list by adding other online
resources. One such resource that has repeatedly been requested
is a list of bulletin boards. The following list was compiled
by Marty Solomon, Vice President of Computing and
Communications at the University of South Carolina and Diane
Kovacs, Government Documents Coordinator, Ellen Clarke Bertrand
Library, Bucknell University. Please send corrections or
additions to them: Marty can be reached at SOLOMON@UNIVSCVM and
Diane is at KOVACS@BKNLVMS.
Unless otherwise noted, set your modem for eight data bits, no
parity and one stop bit. ANSI or VT100 terminal emulation will
work almost anywhere.
AGRICULTURE
301-344-8510 - ALF, Agriculture Library, Berwyn MD. Agricultural
information.
314-882-8289 - AgEBB, Columbus MO. Agricultural information.
402-472-6615 - HPRCC, Weather Data, Lincoln NE. Regional agricultural
weather.
BUSINESS/ECONOMICS
202-377-3870 or 202-377-0433 - Dept. of Commerce, Office of Business
Analysis. Current economic news from DoC Economic Affairs(EA) agencies
including press releases, economic indicators, official DoC summaries of
economic news, information on how to obtain data tapes, and summaries
of reports and studies produced by EA agencies. Also included are press
releases issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After connect, enter
1 or 2 returns to start.
202-523-4784 - US Dept of Labor DC. News releases.
202-357-8997 - Fed. Energy Reg. Comm., DC. Daily issuances, press
releases.
202-377-2870 - The Economic BBS, DC. Commerce Dept. information (fee).
202 272-1514 - The COE Manpower BBS OPEN board. Army Corps of
Engineers, Rich Courtney.
202 697-6109/3632 - Export License Status Advisor, Department of
Defense.
202 786-3640 - Budget/Finance Board OPEN board (don't use in mid-day.
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Mike Arnold.)
202 537-7475 - Fannie Mae BBS OPEN board. Federal National Mortgage
Association, Ken Goosens.
202 477-8500 - World Bank OPEN board, Ashok Daswani.
202 376-2184 - Info Technology Center BBS OPEN board. Veterans
Administration, Jay Anderson.
202 737-7264 - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
202 566-4602 - Export-Import Bank of the US OPEN board, Joel Kahn/Bob
Hughes.
800 222-4922 - (Outside DC Metro area) 202-626-9853 (DC calls) OERI
Electronic Bulletin Board OPEN board. US Department of
Education, Tom Litkowski.
206-924-4102 - Labor Mkt. Econ. Anal., WA. Seattle area economic
information.
301 948-5717 - Computer Performance Evaluation Group, National Science
Foundation OPEN board. 300 Baud only.
301 948-5718 - Microcomputer Electronic Information Exchange, National
Bureau of Standards OPEN board. 300 or 1200 Baud.
301 948-2048 - Data Management Information Exchange, National Bureau of
Standards. OPEN board. 300 or 1200 Baud.
301-763-4576 - Census Microcomputer Information Center, Bureau of the
Census. Microcomputer news, software and hardware
reviews, public domain software, training programs for
Census and Commerce personnel. After connect, enter 1
or 2 returns to start.
301-763-1568 - State Data Center, Maryland DC area census bureau
statistics.
301-948-5718 - Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (ICST),
The National Bureau of Standards, Department of Commerce.
Information on the acquisition, management, and use of
small computers. Other files containing sources of
information on topics such as: conferences, federal
publications and activities, user groups, other bulletin
boards, etc. After connect, enter 1 or 2 returns to
start. If you do not receive a carrier after two rings,
hang up and call again.
301 353-5059 - Megawatts BBS OPEN board. Department of Energy, Bruce
Birnbaum.
301-763-5225 - Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates,
Bureau of the Census. Information and news about
population and demographic projections. After connected,
enter "RUN" to start.
717-654-7673 - DEVIN, Pennsylvania. Pittston, economic information.
Information Technology Exchange (Kensington, Md.) (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) data: (301) 770-0069 voice: (301) 377-2949
Sysop: Rich Kissel public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week
Planning and Budget (Washington, Dwntn) (Office of the Secretary) data:
(202) 377-1423 voice: (202) 377-2949 Sysop: John OConor, Pat Spencer,
Kathy Cooper Appropriations data: Sharon Davis Budget Bulletins: Beth
Mack public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week
HEALTH/NUTRITION
301-436-6346 - National Center for Health Statistics, Public Health
Service. Contains statistical data on NCHS surveys.
301-436-5078 - Nutrient Data Bank, Hyattsville MD. USDA nutrition
info.
402-280-3023 - National Drug Info. Omaha NE. Pharmacological info.
404-377-9563 - AIDSQUEST Online, Atlanta GA. AIDS, cancer info.
504-588-5743 - Health Ed. Electronic Forum, New Orleans LA. Health
info.
800-624-2723 - NBIAP Biotechnology, VA. Genetic engineering.
LAW
301-738-8895 - NCJRS, MD. Nat. Criminal Justice Reference Service. This
is a nicky board I could never make work with ProComm. It
wants to see TeamTerm which NCJRS will supply free to any
law enforcement agency or other qualied user.
415-556-3075 - 9th Circuit Court, San Francisco CA, and 513-684-2842 -
CITE, Cincinnati OH. 6th Circuit Court cases. Both above
are pilot projects to provide information on cases before
the courts. Not known if past decisions can be searched
online.
202-786-3640 - Dept. of Justice, Comptroller of Immigration and
Naturalization Service, Budget/Financial Board. Messaging
and file transfer service for INS.
718-463-1091 - Immigration Law USA, NY. Immigration law info. Run by an
attorney in private practice, specialist in immigration
law. Primarily for his own clients but he will answer
reporters questions.
202-325-0748 - Judge Advocate General (Alexandria/Arlington) data:
(202) 325-0748 - avn: 221-xxxx voice: (202) 325-8312
Sysop: Ens. John Sawyer, Lcdr. Chris Buechler public
access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
MISCELLANEOUS
202-366-3764 - FEBBS, DC. Federal highway information.
202 426-2961 - Federal Highway Administration BBS.
202-529-0140 - USA-GDR Databank, DC. East European events.
202-775-1237 - IDI Job Board. Job opening in Washington DC area.
202-475-1973 - NANci. U.S. Navy, Naval Aviation News. Reference on
naval aviation history. Message access to the magazine.
Operates 5pm to 7am.
202 557-3769 - Pesticide Programs BBS. Environmental Protection
Agency.
301 725-1072 - Public Access Link Federal Communications Commission.
202 275-1050 - Information Technology Center, General Accounting Ofce.
202 535-7661 - Information Resources Services, Government Services
Administration.
202 453-9008 - Information Technology Center, National Aeronautics and
Space Administration.
202 287-9656 - Federal Library Committee BBS, Library of Congress.
216-368-3888 - Cleveland FreeNet. Run by Case Western Reserve
University. Thom Boughton (71641,1326 on CIS) is a sysop.
No charges of any type. Use the command GO OUTDOORS to
access the outdoor forum.
301-948-5718 - Micro Electronic Information Exchange. Technical
information with emphasis on computer security.
703-243-9696 - NewsUSA, VA. Consumer news (7-E-1).
NATURAL RESOURCES
617-439-5699 - Boston Citinet, NMFS green sheets.
202-272-1514 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. data: (202) 272-1514
voice: not listed Sysop: Rich Courtney public access: 24
hours/day 7 days/week. Because this board is also
internal information exchange within the Corps, some
sections are restricted access.
202-355-2098 - Department of the Army, Corps Engineer Planners (Mt.
Vernon) data: (202) 355-2098 voice: (202) 355-3087 Sysop:
Michael Walsh public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
NEWSPAPERS
213-432-3592 - Electric Newspaper, Long Beach CA. Press-Telegram.
402-593-2000 - Omaha CityNet, Omaha NE. World-Herald (DEMO LINE).
508-872-8461 - Fred the Computer, Framingham MA. Middlesex News.
Intended for local readers sending letters to the editor.
516-454-6959 - Newsday Online, New York NY. Newsday.
817-878-9800 - Star Text, Ft Worth TX. Star-Telegram (DEMO LINE).
SPACE/SCIENCE
202-586-8658 - Energy Info Admin, DC. Energy statistics.
202-634-1764 - Science Resources DC. National Science Foundation.
301-763-8071 - Climate Analysis Center, National Weather Service,
Department of Commerce. Historical climate information -
daily, weekly, and monthly, heating degree days, weekly
climate bulletins.
301-454-8700 - National Weather Service, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Marine weather and nautical information for coastal
waterways. Information includes data for bays and sounds,
coastal waters, and offshore waters; tropical storm
advisories; tidal information, and important weather,
nautical, and fishing news. Data are primarily about
the middle Atlantic region. The bulletin board is open
to the public and free of charge. Users must preregister
by calling Ross Laporte, National Weather Service,
301-899-3296. Information about similar bulletin boards
for other regions available.
314-882-3874 - SCI-FIND, Columbia MO. Science news reference. Reference
and bibliographic service at the University of Missouri's
Science Journalism Center.
205-895-0028 - NASA Spacelink, Huntsville AL. NASA news, info.
303-494-8446 - Space Network, Boulder CO. Boulder Center for Science
and Policy. Space news, research.
713-483-5817 - NASA JSC, Houston TX. Shuttle schedules.
800-358-2663 - USGS Earthquake QED, Golden CO. Earthquake epicenter
info. Carries info on felt earthquakes around the world.
902-566-7390 - Energy Centre, Canada. Govt energy info.
202-653-1079 - Naval Observatory (Washington, Dwntn) data: (202)
653-1079 voice: (202) 653-1522 Sysop: M. Miranian public
access: no limitations specified enter @TCO command for
command directory.
202-646-6197 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Information Technology Center (Washington, D.C.) data:
(202) 646-6197 voice: no voice line indicated Sysop:
Carlos Ojeda, Maura Ennis public access: 24 hours/day 7
days/week.
301-286-9000 - National Space Science Data Center (Greenbelt, Md.)
data: (301) 286-9000 voice: (301) 286-7251 Sysop: Bruce
McLendon, Pat Sisson public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/
week enter NSSDC (after the connect) when asked for User,
enter NSSDC again.
301-286-9000 - Space Physics Analysis Network (Greenbelt, Md.) data:
(301) 286-9000 voice: (301) 286-7251 Sysop: Bruce
McLendon, Pat Sisson public access: 24 hours/day 7
days/week enter NSSDC (after the connect) when asked for
User, enter SPAN_NIC.
202-634-1764 - National Science Foundation Science Resources Studies
(Washington, Dwntn) data: (202) 634-1764 voice:
(202) 634-4636 Sysop: Vanessa Richardson public access:
24 hours/day 7 days/week.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
301-622-2247 - Maryland, Silver Bullet.
301-944-3495 - Maryland, League of American Wheelmen. Evenings/weekends
only.
303-972-9023 - Colorado, Chateld Armory.
304-343-5871 - West Virginia, The Gunslinger.
318-797-8310 - Louisiana, Dawn Patrol.
318-741-3422 - Louisiana, Peacekeeper.
415-537-1777 - California, Combat Arms.
512-441-6300 - Texas, National Firearms Assoc.
614-294-5216 - Ohio, Crossfire.
619-934-9695 - Private Events, Mammoth Lakes CA area. Has a local
weather forum maintained by a resident weatherman and a
fishing forum updated by the Eastern Sierra Fly Fishers.
703-971-4491 - Virginia, The Bullet 'N Board.
707-545-0746 - California, Survival Communications Forum.
713-682-6508 - Texas Two Wheelers BBS. BikeNET echo.
714-653-0494 - California. F&W Guns.
901-873-0387 - Tennessee, North End.
904-488-3773 - Florida, FishLINE. Sysop Scott Hardin, 904-488-4066
(voice).
918-838-1615 - Oklahoma, The Gunners Mate.
919-781-7047 - North Carolina, Small Time BBS. BikeNET echo.
OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR RELATED BBS
ADAIC BBS (ADA Programming) Line 1: 202-694-0215 ADA Information Center
Line 2: 301-459-3865
Automated Library Information Exchange Line 1: 202-707-9656 Fed.
Library & Information Ctr. Comm.
Commerce Department Line 1: 202-377-1423 US Department of Commerce.
DC Info Exchange Line 1: 202-433-6639 US Navy.
Education/OERI Line 1: 202-37-6011 US Department of Education.
FDIC Line 1: 202-371-9578 Fed. Depository Ins. Corp.
GSA - IRSC Line 1: 202-501-2014 General Services Office.
JAG Net (Navy-legal) Line 1: 202-325-0748 US Navy Judge Advocate
General.
Metro Net Line 1: 202-475-7543 US Army Military Dist. of DC.
Minority Energy Info Clearinghouse Line 1: 202-586-1561 US Dept. of
Energy.
NADAP Line 1: 202-693-3831 US Navy.
NARDAC - Laser Line 1: 202-475-7885 US Navy.
Naval Observatory (1200/E/7/1) Line 1: 202-653-1079 US Naval
Observatory.
NAVDAC Line 1: 202-433-2118 Naval Data Automation Command.
Census Bureau Personnel Line 1: 301-763-4574 US Bureau of the Census.
MSG-RBBS Line 1: 301-227-1042 David Taylor Naval Research Ctr. Line 2:
301-227-3428.
OPM New Jersey (Federal Job Listings) Line 1: 201-645-3887 Ofce of
Personnel Management.
DASC-ZSA Line 1: 703-274-5863 Defense Logistics Agency.
Ft. Myer O Club Line 1: 703-524-4159 Fort Myer Officers Club.
Geological Survey Line 1: 703-648-4168 US Geological Survey.
Naval Weapons Engineering Support (NAVWESA) (Washington, S.E.) data:
(202) 433-6639 - avn: 288-6639 data: (202) 433-2171 voice:
(202) 433-4836 Sysop: Bill Walsh public access: 4pm - 7am weekdays;
24 hrs weekends/holidays.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Ada Information Database data: (202) 694-0215
(DOD) (301) 459-3865 (Hyattsville, Md.) voice: (703) 685-1477
(Alexandria, Arlington) Sysop: none listed public access: 24 hours/day 7
days/week.
Defense Technology Security Administration Export Control data: (202)
697-3632 (DOD) voice: (202) 693-1148 (DOD) Sysop: not listed public
access: exclusive use of exporters of licensed items under provisions
of U.S. Export Control laws.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE Agency for International Development (Arlington,
Va.) data: (703) 875-1465 voice: (703) 875-1369 Sysop: Jerry Galindo
public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Immigration and Naturalization Service
(Washington, D.C.) Budget and Finance data: (202) 786-3640 voice: no
voice line indicated Sysop: not listed public access: do not use in
mid-day.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration
(Washington, Dwntn) data: (202) 426-2961 voice: (202) 366-4057 Sysop:
not listed public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration (Washington,
Dwntn) data: (202) 586-8658 <use 7 stop, even parity> voice:
(202) 586-1155 Sysop: T.C. Swann public access: Mon-Fri: 8:00am
- 11:00pm wknds/hols: 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Radioactive Waste Management (Washington, Dwntn) data: (202)
586-9359 Voice: (202) 586-5722 Sysop:
Glenn Truitt public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION data: (202) 737-7264 (Washington,
Dwntn) voice: (202) 898-7085 Sysop: R. Campbell, L. Rudolph public
access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION Information Systems Management
(Washington, Dwntn) data: (202) 272-2835 voice: (202) 272-2823 Sysop:
not listed public access: Federal Government use only.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Educational Research and Improvement
(Washington, N.E.) data: (202) 626-9853 voice: (202) 357-6524 Sysop:
Tom Litkowski public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Federal Library Committee (Southwest Washington,
D.C.) data: (202) 287-9656 voice: (202) 287-1374 Sysop: Bruce Miller,
Lee Power, Steve Palinscar, Bill Stockey public access: Mon-Fri 7:30am
- 5:00pm.
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Information Technology (Washington, Dwntn)
data: (202) 275-1050 voice: no voice line indicated Sysop: Mark Stefan
public access: 24 hours/day 365 days/year.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Information Resources Services Center
(Washington, D.C.) data: (202) 535-7661 voice: (202) 535-0825 Sysop:
Steve Tursky, Suzanne Taxin public access: 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION data: (202) 376-2184 voice: (202) 233-5571
Sysop: Jay D. Anderson, Alan Toense public access: 24 hours/day 7
days/week.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Office of Information Systems (Washington,
Dwntn) data: (202) 272-4545 voice: no voice line indicated Sysop: Byron
Trantham public access: BOP and employees of other government
agencies.
FAA/NWS/MITRE (Falls Church/McLean) Washington Testbed for Automated
Flight Services Lab Experimental weather briefing data: (703) 790-1740
voice: (703) 883-6008 Sysop: not listed public access: no limitations
specified.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Access Link (Laurel, Md.)
data: (301) 725-1072 voice: not listed Sysop: not listed public access:
24 hours/day (5 min connect time).
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Productivity Management Services (Washington,
Dwntn) data: (202) 727-6668 voice: (202) 727-6665 Sysop: Danny Weiss
public access; 24 hours/day.
Section 6: Campus-Wide Information Systems
A large number of campuses allow access to their campus-wide information
systems via the Internet. The information in this list was compiled from
submissions to CWIS-L@WUVMD. Direct additions and corrections to Judy
Hallman (hallman@unc.bitnet), Manager of Information Services, Academic
Computing Services, CB# 3460 311 Wilson Library, University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-3460. Phone (919) 962-9107.
Please note that on-line information systems often have a limited number
of ports. Users are asked not to tie them up for long periods.
Columbia University
cal.cc.columbia.edu
Login as calendar
Contact: David Millman <dsm@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu>
Cornell's CUINFO
cuinfo.cornell.edu
Connect to port 300 Different version of telnet or TN3270 have
different syntax for defining the port. The following are the common
ones... telnet cuinfo.cornell.edu 300 or telnet
cuinfo.cornell.edu..300. And some VMS versions want telnet
cuinfo.cornell.edu /port=300
Contact: Steve Worona <SLW@CORNELLA>
MIT TechInfo
techinfo.mit.edu
Login as techinfo. Password is techinfo (lowercase only system is
UNIX). Once you're in, you can use upper or lower case. When you're
done, use the QUIT command.
Contact: Tim McGovern <tjm@EAGLE.MIT.EDU>
TechInfo is an electronic document retrieval system available on MIT.
New Mexico State University NMSU/INFO
info.nmsu.edu
Userid is INFO, and there is no password.
Contact: D. Brian Ormand <bormand@nmsu.edu> or <bormand@nmsuvm1.bitnet>
NYU
info.nyu.edu
(information.nyu.edu) will connect to the main server.
Contact: Stephen Tihor <TIHOR@NYUACF>
PNN - Princeton News Network
pucc.princeton.edu
When you see the VM 370 logo, clear it, and instead of logging on,
enter pnn (case does not matter). Clear the information screen that
appears (after reading it carefully of course) and you'll be in PNN. PNN
is a full-screen VM/CMS based system (the public version is slightly
restricted). In the near future UNIX and HyperCard version will be
available. PNN VM/CMS is available free on an as-is basis.
Contact: Howard Strauss <Howard@PUCC>
University of New Mexico UNM_INFO
bootes.unm.edu
At the login prompt, enter UNM_INFO No password is required.
Contact: Art St. George <STGEORGE@UNMB>
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill INFO
info.acs.unc.edu or 128.109.157.1
Log on with username INFO.
Contact: Judy Hallman <HALLMAN@UNC.BITNET>
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