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I notice that there is still some interest in general access to University
and other libraries, both within Oz and overseas.

Representatives from four W.A. Unis (Edith Cowan, Curtin, Murdoch &
UWA) and the State Library Service got together in 1991 and set up
a library network project, implemented on two platforms - Unix and
VMS.

We created a common user interface, with menu access on three levels:
a) local access - the 4 unis and the SLS
b) other Oz libraries (by state)
c) international (Sonoma LIBS.COM on VMS; LIBTEL on Unix)

This system is in place for all participating sites, and is accessible
using telnet. I don't suggest you use it as a standard interface to the
libraries, but to have a look at the user interface and facilities
offered you can telnet to library.uwa.oz.au and log in as netlib
(no password required).

We have one VMS and one Unix person responsible for updating the
respective files, and distribute them out to all sites as required.
Anyone interested in looking at the system can try it out first,
as suggested above, and if you then want more information, email me
and I will supply details.

Kaye Stott                        email: kaye@uniwa.uwa.oz.au
Winthrop Technology
UWA                               phone: 09 380 3698