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I am uploading a file, CATLIBR.ZIP. It contains a seemingly
complete list of public research libraries and databases which
may be accessed on line. It is a large file because it contains
a lot of description of the libraries and how to use their
software. (Most of the mainframe software is very different from
the sort of stuff we are used to.)
I have added to the packet a message that appeared on the
"Friends Forum" BBS of the Montgomery County Public Library
(301-217-3913). This BBS contains several bulletins which tell
how to operate the Montgomery County Public Access Catalog (PAC)
(301-217-3906), which was featured in the September, 1990, issue
of the CapPCUG "Monitor."
The message gives instructions for accessing TELNET to use the
University of Maryland Library. Presumably (I have not tested
this) the other libraries that can be accessed via TELNET should
be accessed in a similar manner, as described in the CATTXT?.TXT
files in CATLIBR.ZIP.
Users who download the file will need PKZIP110.EXE to restore it
from its compressed state. Apple Macintosh users will need the
program UNZIP110.CPT, which is available on some BBSs (and
America Online), and which I have suggested that the Sysop mount
on this one.
According to the April, 1991 issue of "Online Connection," the
publication of the Telecommunications Group of the Boston
Computer Society, Adam Gaffin maintains a list of publicly
accessible library catalogs on the "FRED BBS" 508-872-8461. Adam
Gaffin wrote an article on online access to libraries in the
August, 1990 issue of "Online Connection."
The April "Online Connection" also has a review of a book, "Dial
In 1990-91: An Annual Guide to Library Online Public Access
Catalogs in North America," Michael Schuyler, ed., Meckler
Publishing, Westport, Conn. While the review is generally
favorably, particularly with respect to the treatment of
telecommunications basics for novices, it is no more than "a good
place to start," because the listing is far from exhaustive. The
review is by Adam Heath, Deputy Director of the BCS
Telecommunications Group.
David Chessler