FCLA Instructions for tn3270 access to LUIS

Instructions for tn3270 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

You may connect to LUIS via TN3270. TN3270 is a special type of Telnet that allows you to connect your computer to a remote computer host and use your computer as if it were a terminal to run programs or applications on that remote computer.

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 are the responsibility of the user.

Some commercial telnet software may have TN3270 connection capability. The telnet software that comes with Windows does not. You will need to obtain TN3270 software from the internet.

Here is a limited list of Telnet TN3270 applications:

GENERAL NOTES

These procedures assume you have access to the Internet.
It is important for you to know how to use your telecommunications software and what action to take in response to local system messages.
There are separate procedures for those accessing LUIS from a Telnet vt100 or other ASCII terminal/emulator.
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.

SIGNING ON USING TN3270

Please note that these are general instructions not using any specific application. However, the LUIS logon screen will be the same once connected.

Open your TN3270 session and choose to connect to a remote system.
- The host name is: nermvs.nerdc.ufl.edu
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 the 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 returning to the LUIS Main Menu:

You should type: menu and press the <ENTER> key.
The system displays: (previous menu)
- You should type: (number of menu option 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.

Your TN3270 session should disconnect.

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 Street, Suite 320
Gainesville, FL 32609-3478 USA
VOICE: (352) 392-9020 FAX: (352) 392-9185