The system is available continuously except during periods of routine maintenance, usually Fridays between 5:00 and10:00 pm.

WHAT YOU NEED

-- A computer with a 14.4K BPS or slower modem

-- Communications software capable of emulating a VT100 or ADDS Viewpoint terminal with the following parameters:

* 8 data bits

* 1 stop bit

* Parity-None

* Full Duplex

DIAL PAC PHONE NUMBERS:

(908) 341-6043

(908) 341-8507

(609) 296-6444

(609) 758-7905

LOGGING ON TO DIAL PAC

1. Use your communications software to dial into our computer.

2. Once you are connected, hit RETURN until you get a login prompt.

3. At the login prompt, enter search in lower case letters. If you make a mistake typing, hit RETURN until you get a new login prompt.

4. Choose the terminal emulation you are using from the menu. VT100 is the preferred choice. Almost all communications software will emulate a VT100. Some will emulate ADDS View-point (using ADDS VP 60 or 90). The WYSE 50 terminal - ADDSVP enhanced mode should be avoided unless you are connecting using an actual terminal.

5. After you choose a terminal type, you will be shown two test screens to determine if you have chosen the correct emulation. Follow the on-screen instructions. For the second test screen, be aware that you will probably not be able to see all of the video effects listed.

6. If you answered yes at both test screens, you will be logged on and the Dial PAC greeting screen will appear. From this poi nt on, you can search the catalog just the same as if you were at a PAC terminal at the Library.

LOGGING OFF DIAL PAC

PLACING A HOLD USING DIAL PAC

1. Enter PH (place a hold) at the first screen where the title you are requesting is Iisted by itself .

2. Enter the last seven numbers of your library card barcode.

3. Choose the number of the branch at which you would like to pick up the material.

4. Verify the pick-up location at the bottom of the screen and hit return to place the hold.

5. If you have any outstanding fines, you will not be able to place a hold until they are resolved.

HELPFUL HINTS

If the login prompt is in capital letters, enter [CONTROL] d until the login returns to lower case. Then proceed with a normal login.

If you do not get a login and the screen appears scrambled, try entering Q [RETURN] several times untiI you get a login prompt. Then proceed with a normal login.

If you still have problems, contact Ocean County Library Automation at: (908) 349-6200, ex. 32 or (609) 971-0514, ex. 32.