TELEPHONE DIAL-UP ACCESS TO CARL

The CARL System Public Access Catalog is very easy to use through dial-up service.

• Any terminal or microcomputer with appropriate communications software and a modem may be used.
• Dial-up access is available over ordinary telephone lines.
• Access is also available through the internet.
• If your institution is a member of CARL, you may have local campus network access. Contact your campus computer center or library for information.
• There is no access charge for using the CARL System. Users outside the Denver metro area must pay their own telephone charges.

Dial-up Access Procedures:

Set your communications software and modem to these specifications:

• Full duplex or echo off
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• 2400 bps through 28800 bps (baud)

Dial the following number: (303)758-1551




Respond to the prompt:

Type C and press [RETURN] or [ENTER] to begin.

Select the appropriate type for your terminal or emulation software:

Welcome to the CARL system. Please identify your terminal. Choices are:

1. ADM (all)
2. APPLE, IBM
3. TANDEM
4. TELE-914
5. VT100
6. WYSE 50
7. ZENTEC
8. HARDCOPY
SELECT LINE #:
Use HARDCOPY if your terminal type is not listed.

For the best selection of databases use VT100 emulation. (Menu Choice #5)

The system will respond with the following message:

All set. When you are ready to exit the system, simply type //EXIT, or hang up.
Now, press to enter the Public Access Catalog...

Follow the online instructions and system prompts to search in the online catalog.

When you are finished searching, to disconnect:

Type //EXIT, or hang up.

Technical Assistance

If you have problems dialing into the CARL System, help is available. Between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. weekdays, call (303) 758-3030 and ask for "Dial-up Assistance." When you call, please be prepared to provide information on your terminal type and communications software, and to describe the exact nature of the problem.

Password Protected Databases

Some of the databases on CARL are password protected. These include UnCover, Business Index, ERIC, Expanded Academic Index and the Encyclopedia. These databases are available to users with a valid library card from a subscribing library. The Encyclopedia is available to users with a valid library card from one of the primary CARL libraries (Univ. of Colo., Univ. of Northern Colo., School of Mines, Denver Public Library, Univ. of Colo. Health Sciences Center, Auraria Library, Univ. of Denver, Univ. of Denver Law School, or Univ. of Colo. Law School).

When these databases are selected, a prompt for library ID number will appear. Enter the number from your library card exactly as it appears on the card. The system will then ask for a last name. Users who are registered at an appropriate library and who are in good standing will be allowed access.

INTERNET Access

Internet is a "network of networks" which effectively links academic, government, and other institutions across the country and the world. If you have access to Internet, you may use the network for access to CARL.

If you have problems with internet access, contact your campus computer center for assistance.