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Internet Access to SMU's online public access catalog (opac) CAROLYN KACENA 01 Feb 1991 18:47 UTC

With apologies to those of you on multiple lists, Southern Methodist
University Libraries have authorized the Bradfield Computer Center to
support Internet access to the online public access catalog (OPAC).
Below is a summary statement on content, access instructions and key
contacts for assistance.

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  SMU is announcing the availability of PONI via the Internet.
PONI (Public ONline Information) is the name for our NOTIS library
public catalog system.  The PONI catalog contains over one
million bibliographic entries including over 185,000 U.S. government
documents.  SMU has completely converted the shelflist records for
all campus libraries:  Central Libraries, Underwood Law Library,
Bridwell [Theology] Library, and the Business Information Center.
Central libraries include Media Services, Special Collections in the
Degolyer Library, ISEM Reading Room [Institute for the Study of Earth
and Man], undergraduate/graduate collections in Fondren Library,
Science Information Center and Hamon Arts Library.

  PONI's Internet address is vm.cis.smu.edu.  You must use TN3270 to
access PONI.  Instructions for using PONI are clearly described in
the introductory and help screens.  PONI is available Monday - Saturday
from 7:30 am to 2 am and from Noon Sunday to 2 am Monday, Central Time.

  Once you get access to our distinctive sign-on screen, enter PONI.
Then clear the CICS "good morning" message and enter LUSM.  To exit
from PONI press clear twice and enter CSSF LOGOFF.  This should dis-
connect your session.  If you have problems making connections call
for computer center help at (214) 692-4357 or send an InterNet e-mail
message to HELP@VM.CIS.SMU.EDU.  If you have questions concerning
the content of PONI contact Carolyn Kacena at (214) 692-3229 or e-mail
at VB7R1001@VM.CIS.SMU.EDU.

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Carolyn Kacena
Director, Academic Support Automation
Office of the Provost
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275

(214) 692-3229             FAX: (214) 692-4138
Bitnet:   VB7R1001@SMUVM1
Internet: VB7R1001@vm.cis.smu.edu.