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Using HYTELNET to Access Internet Resources.
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Scott, Peter – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Briefly describes online library catalogs and other types of Internet resources accessible through HYTELNET, a hypertext browser. Instructions for obtaining the software and five sample screens are included, and the system updating process is explained. (Contains two references.) (NRP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Gateway Systems
DOI or Don't We?
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Caplan, Priscilla – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1998
Explains digital object identifier (DOI) which was developed to facilitate digital commerce by maintaining persistent links to the rights holder of a digital object. Topics include uniform resource locators (URLs); uniform resource names (URNs); and Handle System software. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Online Systems, Technological Advancement, World Wide Web
The University of Pennsylvania's PennInfo Campus-Wide Information System.
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D'Souza, Alfred C. – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1993
Describes the development of a campuswide information system at the University of Pennsylvania called PennInfo. Topics discussed include client/server architecture; menu-driven software; technical features; operational support to end-users; a Gopher server; and future plans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Nonbibliographic Applications of Z39.50.
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Kunze, John A. – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Describes the use of the Z39.50 information retrieval protocol as the basis for Infocal, a read-only, client/server-based campus information system. Technical considerations in adapting the protocol to nonbibliographic data, including semantic modules, dynamic attribute sets, and dynamic record syntax, are described in detail. (Contains 11…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Database Design
A Gateway between the World-Wide Web and PAT: Exploiting SGML through the Web.
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Price-Wilkin, John – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1994
Discusses how the World-Wide Web (WWW) can be linked to the PAT system, a search engine supporting access to Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) encoded documents. Technical concepts are reviewed, and the operation of a PAT-to-Web gateway is explained using examples of how it is employed. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
The University of Minnesota's Internet Gopher System: A Tool for Accessing Network-Based Electronic Information.
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Wiggins, Rich – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1993
Describes the Gopher system developed at the University of Minnesota for accessing information on the Internet. Highlights include the need for navigation tools; Gopher clients; FTP (File Transfer Protocol); campuswide information systems; navigational enhancements; privacy and security issues; electronic publishing; multimedia; and future…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Publishing
The Development of a Graphical User Interface for the Online Journal of Current Clinical Trials.
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Hickey, Thomas B.; Noreault, Terry – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Report on a peer-reviewed, interactive electronic journal focuses on stages of its development; features of two available access points--an ASCII interface called EPS (Electronic Publishing Service) and a graphical interface called Guidon; advantages of Guidon access over simple electronic file transfer; and planned improvements. (Contains five…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Electronic Journals, Electronic Publishing, Evaluation
The LIBS Internet Access Software: An Overview and Evaluation.
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Stanton, Deidre E.; Hooper, Todd – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Describes and evaluates LIBS Internet Access Software (also called Sonoma Software), which offers automatic Telnet connection to remote library catalogs, databases, information services, campuswide information services, and other wide-area information access tools. Instructions for obtaining and installing the software are given, and a comparison…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems
The Mann Library Gateway System.
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Schlabach, Martin L.; Barnes, Susan J. – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1994
Describes the Mann Library Gateway that provides access to an electronic library developed at Cornell University (New York) including indexes, numeric data files, and full text of journal articles and reference works that are available at users' workstations. Highlights include modules of the system; software design; user training and support;…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Databases