Instructions for Direct Dial Access to LUIS
LUIS is the collective name for the online library catalogs of the State University System (SUS) of Florida. One LUIS catalog exists for each of the ten universities, which are:
| Forida A&M University | University of Central Florida |
| Florida Atlantic University | University of Florida |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Florida International University |
| University of North Florida | Florida State University |
| University of South Florida | University of West Florida |
LUIS runs under the NOTIS software marketed by Ameritech Library Services (Evanston, IL). The software runs on an IBM ES/9000-831 computer owned and operated by the Northeast Regional Data Center (NERDC) in Gainesville, Florida. The Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA) in Gainesville maintains and enhances NOTIS for the SUS.
Computer time for searching LUIS is paid for by FCLA. Any telecommunications fees incurred, including long-distance charges, are the responsibility of the user.
GENERAL NOTES
- Initial screens and menu options may vary from one SUS library to another. Follow the on screen options to return to a previous menu or the LUIS Main Menu.
- Some LUIS menu items are gateways to other systems. These systems frequently require different commands for navigation and exiting. Read the screens carefully for instruction on using these systems.
What You Need
- a computer
- communications software
- a dial-up modem
- a regular, voice grade telephone line
- expertise in using your equipment and software
Communications Settings
- Set the switch settings on your modem or the software parameter settings in your communication program before you dial into LUIS. The proper settings are:
- Full duplex
- NONE parity
- EIGHT (8) data bits
- ONE (1) stop bit
- Terminal emulation should be set for VT-100, VT102 or VT220
- It is important that you know how to use your telecommunications software and what action to take in response to local system messages.
Keystrokes Required for System Functions
- LUIS needs only the regular alphabetic and numeric characters on your terminal in addition to your ENTER and TAB keys. Gateways to other services such as remote libraries may require additional keystrokes. Consult the documentation for your computer and communications software to determine if you will need to use substitute keystrokes.
DIAL-UP PROCEDURES
Use your communications software to dial (352) 846-1501
Follow these procedures once you have made a telephone connection:
- The system displays: Username:
- You should type: luis and press the <ENTER> key.
- The system displays: NERDC Banner Screen
- You should type: luis and press the <ENTER> key.
- The system displays: LUIS Remote Access Menu
At this point you can select the LUIS catalog that you wish to search. To return to
this menu,
- You should type: menu and press the <ENTER> key on any LUIS screen.
If necessary choose the option to return to the LUIS Main Menu.
SIGNING OFF
When you are finished, sign off of LUIS by returning to the LUIS Main Menu:
- You should type: menu and press the <ENTER> key.
- The system displays: (previous menu)
- You should type: (menu option number to return to LUIS Main Menu) and press the <ENTER> key.
- You should type: (menu option number for exiting LUIS) and press the <ENTER> key.
- The system displays: NERDC Banner Screen
- You should type: /k and press the <ENTER> key.
If necessary, instruct your communication software to hang up.
HELP
If you need assistance once you have connected to NERDC, send a message to fcllat@cns.ufl.edu
Lisa Tatum
Florida Center for Library Automation
2002 NW 13th St., Suite 320
Gainesville, FL 32609-3478 USA
VOICE: (352) 392-9020 FAX: (352) 392-9185
