ASU Library Research Using VAX

By using the LIB function in the A1 system, users can access the ASU Library Catalog to do a search for articles, books, periodicals, microfiche, and other cataloged materials. The computer can find items by names, title, author, selected words, call number, or series. Information available on the system includes title, author, series, date of publication, holdings (number of volumes), location, availability of item, and call number.

Benefits of this service are additional research capabilities and saved time by allowing preliminary research to ensure items are available at ASU and available for checkout. If you see a book that you want, you must visit the ASU Library and complete a card for check out. Materials may also be requested via interlibrary loan by contacting the Library Technical Services Department (LTS) or your college library.

Procedure for connecting to the ASU Library Catalog:

• Connect to A1 on the VAX.
• At the "All-in-1 Professional Workstation" menu enter LIB to access the Library/Media/Software catalog; press the RETURN key.
• A message will appear asking WHICH COLLEGE? Enter ASU, press RETURN. NOTE: ASU is not one of the choices listed on the screen.
• A welcome message appears followed by a list of services available. Select CARL, press RETURN. (CARL is the acronym for the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries.)
• At the next screen, you are asked to identify your terminal (usually VT100). Make a selection and press RETURN.
• Press RETURN to enter the Public Access Catalog.
• The screen will show a welcome message; press RETURN to begin the program.
• A list of offerings will appear. Enter the number 1 to access the ASU LIBRARIES CATALOG (books, journal titles, other cataloged materials).
• Instructions on how to use the CARL system will appear on the screen.
• To exit out of CARL, type //EXIT (or if on modem, hang-up.)