TO: All FROM: Richard Heyduck SUBJECT: On-line libraries EID:6c8b 15885adb PUBLIC ACCESS TO BOSTON-AREA LIBRARY CATALOGS VIA MODEM Several college libraries in the Boston area now have on-line catalogs which the public can access. Each one uses a different system, though, so to help you out, here is a guide to several systems and how to get into them. All accept 8-1-N settings (except UMass-Boston) and an 80-character screen is recommended. All have fairly easy to understand on-line help sections. Some may require a specific baud rate. BOSTON UNIVERSITY: TOMUS. Data for 710,000 books and publications. ACCESS: (617) 353-9601 (either 300 or 1200 baud). 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. Keyword search supports Boolean searches. To log off, type ``end,'' hit enter, ``quit,'' enter and then ``off'' and enter. Voice help: (617) 353-3704. BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY: LOUIS (Library On-line User Information System). 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). Hit enter a couple of times, and you're in the system. To log off, type ``end.'' Voice help: (617) 736-4670. --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: TRACE! * Houston * (713) 630-0553 (1:106/270.0) SEEN-BY: 1/217 12/12 13/13 19/104 103/501 104/1 106/2 15 112 114 SEEN-BY: 106/116 131 270 107/3 109/25 114/5 124/4115 125/7 15 30 SEEN-BY: 129/34 141/730 147/7 150/150 151/1003 153/728 157/200 SEEN-BY: 160/210 161/503 170/400 203/1 23 42 955 211/31 212/106 SEEN-BY: 260/228 261/1023 264/160 266/22 268/302 269/111 270/1 SEEN-BY: 271/245 272/1 273/715 274/13 275/326 283/657 322/1 345/7 SEEN-BY: 381/5 382/1 387/5 388/5 389/8 395/3 396/1 5 15 2250/1 SEEN-BY: 3800/1 PATH: 106/270 131 2 116 396/1 13/13 203/1 125/15 TO: All FROM: Richard Heyduck SUBJECT: On-line libraries - 2 of 3 EID:5a62 15885afa MIT: BARTON. 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). Hit enter a couple of times. Uses same software as LOUIS at Brandeis. To log off, type ``end.'' Voice help: call (617) 253-7018 or 253-1617 for connection problems, (617) 253-5683 for other questions. TUFTS UNIVERSITY: TULIPS. 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). 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. If you use communications software that does not support VT100 or VT220 emulation directly (such as Telix), 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. Uses more complicated search system than other catalogs, so read directions carefully. Voice help: (617) 381-3345. WELLESLEY COLLEGE: INNOPAC. Covers 350,000 books, 8,000 magazines. Does not include government documents. ACCESS: VT100 emulation required. (617) 237-9010 (1200 baud). 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. Voice help: (617) 235-0320, ext. 2104. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT BOSTON: ULYSIS. Catalogs all of the library's books and periodicals and some government documents and maps. ACCESS: 7-1-E. (617) 265-3598 or 265-0393 (300 or 1200 baud); (617) 265-0883 or 265-9882 (2400 baud). 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. Uses a more complicated search system than other libraries, so read on-line help screens carefully. Voice help: (617) 929-7622 or 929-7635. BOSTON LIBRARY CONSORTIUM/ UNION LIST OF SERIALS. 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 the consortium is using an existing system there to help develop its own. ACCESS: (303) 830-1546, 1547, or 1548. Hit enter a couple of times, then enter terminal type. Hit enter for main menu. Boston material is located in area 17. Supports the Boolean AND function when you add words together. Type "quicksearch'' for other search commands. --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: TRACE! * Houston * (713) 630-0553 (1:106/270.0) SEEN-BY: 1/217 12/12 13/13 19/104 103/501 104/1 106/2 15 112 114 SEEN-BY: 106/116 131 270 107/3 109/25 114/5 124/4115 125/7 15 30 SEEN-BY: 129/34 141/730 147/7 150/150 151/1003 153/728 157/200 SEEN-BY: 160/210 161/503 170/400 203/1 23 42 955 211/31 212/106 SEEN-BY: 260/228 261/1023 264/160 266/22 268/302 269/111 270/1 SEEN-BY: 271/245 272/1 273/715 274/13 275/326 283/657 322/1 345/7 SEEN-BY: 381/5 382/1 387/5 388/5 389/8 395/3 396/1 5 15 2250/1 SEEN-BY: 3800/1 PATH: 106/270 131 2 116 396/1 13/13 203/1 125/15 TO: All FROM: Richard Heyduck SUBJECT: On-line libraries 3 of 3 EID:71d4 15885b7c The following information was taken from a message by Frank Fragosa 71046,1300 The University of California Campus Libraries are on line at the following numbers: 300 baud - (805) 961-8180 1200 baud - (805) 961-8190 2400 baud - (805) 961-8400 When you get the message "You may now enter net one commands", type: C SBMELVYL and hit return. After you get the message "connecting...(8) 32978A1 success" type: @U and hit return. Next, you will see the following: ---------------------------------------------------- TCP Trying...Open DLA LINE 611 (TELNET) 10:12:21 10/11/88 (MELVYL.UCOP.EDU) Please Enter Your Terminal Type Code or Type HELP for a List of Codes. TERMINAL? ---------------------------------------------------- You'll then need to select your terminal type (I99 is their code for the IBM PC) everything else is fairly straight forward. ---------------------------------------------------- CATALOG: Library materials in UC Campus Libraries and the California State Library. MELVYL MEDLINE: Journal article citations in medical and health sciences. (c) 1984. *Registered trademark of The Regents of the University of California. ------------------------------------------------------- OPTIONS: Type an option and press RETURN, or type any command. HELP - For help in getting started. For the CATALOG: START COM - to use commands and for periodicals; request help any time. START LOOK - for Lookup Mode--the system leads you through commands. START MED - For MELVYL MEDLINE--further instructions follow. -> help OPTIONS: You can search each of the databases, CATALOG or MELVYL MEDLINE, in two ways: by using basic commands, or by using menus that guide you through commands. Using commands is the fastest and most effective way to search. The two basic commands, FIND and DISPLAY, are easy to learn and you can request HELP at any time. In the CATALOG database, the two search paths are: COMMAND MODE - You can search for all library materials including periodicals. Type HELP after selecting Command mode to learn about the basic commands. You can switch to LOOKUP by typing START LOOKUP at any time. LOOKUP MODE - You can search for all library materials EXCEPT periodicals. You can switch to Command mode by typing START COMMAND at any time. Press RETURN for more information. ---------------------------------------- OPTIONS: Type an option and press RETURN, or type any command. E DB - For an explanation of the databases. For the MELVYL CATALOG: START COM - to use commands and for periodicals; request help any time. START LOOK - for Lookup Mode--the system leads you through commands. --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: TRACE! * Houston * (713) 630-0553 (1:106/270.0) SEEN-BY: 1/217 12/12 13/13 19/104 103/501 104/1 106/2 15 112 114 SEEN-BY: 106/116 131 270 107/3 109/25 114/5 124/4115 125/7 15 30 SEEN-BY: 129/34 141/730 147/7 150/150 151/1003 153/728 157/200 SEEN-BY: 160/210 161/503 170/400 203/1 23 42 955 211/31 212/106 SEEN-BY: 260/228 261/1023 264/160 266/22 268/302 269/111 270/1 SEEN-BY: 271/245 272/1 273/715 274/13 275/326 283/657 322/1 345/7 SEEN-BY: 381/5 382/1 387/5 388/5 389/8 395/3 396/1 5 15 2250/1 SEEN-BY: 3800/1 PATH: 106/270 131 2 116 396/1 13/13 203/1 125/15