kamins@kumr.UUCP (Scot Kamins) (08/31/90)
Call For Freebee Databases
I'm collecting information on all kinds of on-line databases that people can
use without cost. My plan is to publish this database of freebee databases
(hereinafter "Freebee Metabase") on line in some appropriate place(s) as
soon as I have enough entries for it to be meaningful. The Freebee
Metabase will be updated monthly (or more often, if necessary).
Please contribute to the Freebee Metabase by sending me mail with the
following information:
1. Name of the database.
2. Description of the database, the more detailed the better.
3. Address of the database's computer.
4. How to get access (that is, whether the database is accessible through
FTP or TELNET or via a listserver, and what the procedures are).
5. Whether you can get to the database via a guest account, thus making
accessibility especially easy (and if not, how to get an account).
6. Anything else you think is important (including in what other newsgroups
you think this notice should be posted).
In return, (if you want) I'll put your name on a subscription list and send
you updates as they're ready, saving you the trouble of checking around
for them.
Questions and comments welcomed.
Many thanks!
Scot Kamins
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PaBell: +1 415 282 8831eps@toaster.SFSU.EDU (Eric P. Scott) (09/05/90)
Those of you with Internet access might want to start with the list of Internet-Accessible Library Catalogs & Databases available for anonymous FTP from UMD5.UMD.EDU in the info-lib directory. A new edition just appeared last week (after about 4 months...) Nearly everything listed is available at no charge. (This is a 215KB file, too big to mail or post... but I've attached the appendix on direct dialup access. Something I don't see here is the New York Public Library, 212-391-0808 1200/2400 8N1). -=EPS=- ------- DIALUP LIBRARIES The following is the result of a first survey of libraries with dialup 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) 381-3345 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 futher 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 promted, 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 8AM-5PM. 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 availabe. Combined author/title search HELP: Academic Computing Services, 913-864-0410. Hard-copy writeups available. SYSTEM: University of Wisconsin NLS Network Library System. COVERAGE: 1.4 million titles at Madison, another 800,000 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) emulations. It is possible to access either catalog from either number. LOGON: No formal logon. Upon connecting, enter terminal type, then follow menus and prompts. To log off, simply hang up. SEARCH: Author, title, subject searches. No Boolean searches. HELP: Automation Help Desk 608-262-8880. Memorial Library 608- 262-3193. Hard copy writeup 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.