Using a Web Browser (Netscape Navigator) to Access Web-based Library Catalogs & Databases

Scope

• Most Web-based library catalogs and article databases can be accessed by versions 3 and later of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE).
• To access the libraries type the URL (Web address) in the "location field" or "go to" field of the browser.

Index to Local Libraries

• Guide to Silicon Valley Libraries
  • http://www.blueroom.com/SCLIBRARYGUIDE/SCLibraryGuide.htm
  • Created by John Hogle

Some specific libraries accessible via the Web

• Foothill's WebCAT interface to its OPAC
  • http://fhlib.fhda.edu/uhtbin/webcat
• Melvyl via the Web
  • http://www.melvyl.ucop.edu
• Library of Congress Catalogs
  • http://catalog.loc.gov/
• LOC's Z39.50 gateway
  • http://lcweb.loc.gov/z3950/gateway.html

Some databases & database utilities accessible via the Web

• CARL's UNCOVER Database
  • http://uncweb.carl.org:80/
• Dialog Classic
  • http://www.dialogclassic.com/

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