






                     Boston University Library Catalog (TOMUS)


            _A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
            Doug Payne
            Boston University
            Mugar Library
            771 Commonwealth Ave
            Boston, Massachusetts 02215

            _E-_m_a_i_l: dbp@bu-it.bu.edu

            _P_h_o_n_e: (617) 353-3709


            _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n

            The Boston University Online Catalog (TOMUS) provides access
            to over 1.5 million volumes and 2.5 million microforms.  The
            collection  represents  a  majority  of  holdings  for   all
            libraries on campus.

            TOMUS is made by Carlyle Systems Inc. located in  Emeryville
            California.   The system implements a simple keyword search-
            ing strategy  to  locate  information  in  various  indexes,
            author, title, subject, and call number among them.  Records
            can be displayed using several display formats:  brief, nor-
            mal, and full.

            The online help screens are a valuable  tool  for  beginners
            but become unnecessary after several uses.

            _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _a_c_c_e_s_s

            It is located on host library.bu.edu (128.197.130.200).

            _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _C_a_t_a_l_o_g

            TOMUS is available to all members of the Internet community.



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            The information in this section is provided  in  accor-
            dance  with the copyright notice appearing at the front
            of this guide.




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            For additional assistance in searching the Boston University
            Online Catalog, contact the reference desk at Mugar Memorial
            Library (617) 353-3704.














































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