
                   Network Training Materials
                    & Related Documentation
                            A List

                         compiled by
                Network Training Materials Project
                      Computing Service
                 University of Newcastle upon Tyne
                           January 1993


The following list is meant to be a readable, e-mailable, version 
of the database of training materials. It does not indicate where 
there are empty fields. If you would like the complete data output 
to import into your own database, please use the file tms-list-
db.txt, also in the itti-networks directory.

The fields on which the entries in this list are based are as 
follows (these are also listed in the file tms-list-fields.txt in 
the itti-networks directory):

Classification
Country
Type of material/Access method
Title
Author
Organization
Location
Language
Keyword/s (up to 4, separated by semicolons)
Abstract
Contact
Contact address
Contact e-mail
Latest revision date
Last validated (i.e. content checked)
Notes
Date of entry
Maintainer name
Maintainer e-mail address
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Additional fields for electronically available Types
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Domain (host) name
LoginID (if not 'anonymous')
Password (if not e-mail address)
Filename
Path
Filesize
Fileformat
System requirements
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Additional fields for non-networked Types: Publication/
Print/Video/Mixed media package/Disc
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Publisher
Size
Reference
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Alternative access

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Training Materials List:

Documentation - Network facilities
UK
printed document
Network User Information
University of Ulster Computer Services
English
E-mail - VAX;File transfer - VAX;Job transfer - VAX
Basic local information on using pad, the mail system, file 
transfer and job transfer.
1/8/91
Nuts and bolts of the basic facilities at Ulster.
Network Training Materials Project
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
11 pp.

Documentation - Network facilities - AARNet
Australia
printed document
Getting the most out of AARNet (Unix version)
Cecil Goldstein, Ron Heard
AARNet/ Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
English
AARNet;Network services
Guide to AARNet and its services - e-mail, file transfer and 
archives, interactive connection, News, etc. Gives example 
dialogues. Also deals with net etiquette, strategies for resource 
location, protocols, addressing , and the DNS.
November 1991
Aims to explain the nature of services and how best to use them. 
Shows in-depth understanding and experience of networks. Vax 
version also available but not seen.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
AARNet/QUT
52 pp.
0-86856-806-6

Documentation - Network facilities - E-mail
UK
printed document
E-mail Abroad: Summary of Information (Quick Note)
Brack, Verity 
University of Sheffield Academic Computing Services
English
E-mail
Briefly covers e-mail addressing and gateways.
On request from Univ. Sheffield
CS1EVB@Primea.Sheffield.ac.uk
Sept. 1992
Basic digest of information relating to sending e-mail abroad.
4 pp.

Documentation - Network facilities - E-mail
UK
printed document
Electronic Mail and Related Services to JANET and Beyond
Brack, Verity 
University of Sheffield Academic Computing Services
English
Electronic mail;File transfer;Remote login;Gateways
Describes the use of JANET for electronic mail, file transfers and 
remote login, and how to use JANET to access other networks 
overseas. Includes some local command information 
CS1EVB@Primea.Sheffield.ac.uk
September 1992
Good coverage of the topics giving command information for the 
various systems at Sheffield.
Jan. 1993
Network Training Materials Project
33 pp.
AP-ZZ1

Documentation - Network facilities - E-mail 
UK
email server file
Electronic Mail Directory 
Royal Greenwich Observatory
English
E-mail;Astronomers
Written for astronomers, covers networks, international data 
communications, how to send messages between networks, 
deciphering e-mail addresses, and much more information on 
using e-mail. Comes with astronomers e-mail directory.
Ralph Martin
RALF@srf.ro-greenwick.ac.uk
1 Jan 1992
International subject-based perspective on using e-mail, written 
to faciliate communicationbetween astronomers.
Network Training Materials Project
LateX
Printed guide from:  Chris Benn,  Royal Greenwich Observatory, 
Apartado 321,Santa Cruz de La Palma, 38780 Tenerife, Spain

Documentation - Network facilities - Email
UK
printed document
Overview of Electronic Mail
Nigel Bruce
University of Leeds Computing Service
English
Electronic mail
Basic introduction to e-mail. Covers message components, 
addresses, international mail and addressing, commercial e-mail 
services and transferrring files via e-mail.
May 1992
13/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
8 pp.
OVE 2

Documentation - Network facilities - File transfer
UK
printed document
How to Transfer Files Between Computer Systems
Nigel Bruce
University of Leeds Computing Service
English
File Transfer;Rainbow
Describes file transfer using TCP/IP protocol, and file transfer to 
and from the Amdahl using lNIFTP via Rainbow software. Includes 
glossary and section on common problems.
March 1992
13/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
16 pp.
HOW 5`

Documentation - Network facilities - File transfer
UK
printed document
Internet services
University of Ulster Computer Services
English
ftp
Basics of using ftp and transfer of files between Relay and host.
June 1992
Basic 'how to go about it' from local site.
Network Training Materials Project
4 pp.

Documentation - Network facilities - RedIRIS
Spain
book
Servicio de Informacion y Atencion a Usuarios
RedIRIS
Madrid
Spanish
Network services (VMS);Network services (Unix);Network 
services (VM/CMS);RedIRIS
User guide to network use with system specific instruction for 
four different operating systems
Loose leaf/ring binder format, beautifully produced.
12/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
RedIRIS

Documentation - Network services
UK
printed document
Electronic Mail, Online Information Sources and the National 
Public Domain Software Archive
University of Central Lancashire Computing Services
E-mail;HENSA;BIDS;Kermit
Basic guidance for local users on using e-mail (Post on Prime), 
N.P.D.S.A., BIDS and other online sources, Kermit, plus some hints 
on problem solving.  Includes quite a lot of local command 
information.
Clearly written and carefully explained guidance on using network 
services. One of the few to deal with software archives and 
Kermit.
Network Training Materials Project
127 pp.

Documentation - Network services
UK
Printed guide
Introduction to using JANET
Aberdeen University Computing Centre
JANET;Faults
Guide to JANET services. Deals with network basics, mail, remote 
login, file transfer, some of the major JANET services, gateways, 
and coping with faults. Main body of text intended to be site-
independent. Local information enclosed in boxes.
September1991
Assembled from the JNT's Beginner's Guide and JANET Starter 
Pack. Basic coverage of main services which don't require JIPS.
Network Training Materials Project
34 pp.

Documentation - Network services
UK
Hypercard stack
JANET Hypercard Tour
Joint Network Team
English
JANET
Interactive package which includes a basic introduction to JANET 
and its services, a more in-depth reference section and a glossary 
of networking terms.
Sept. 1992 (beta)
Hypertext approach to network training, similar to the Guide to 
the Internet. 
Network Training Materials Project
563 k.

Documentation -  Network services
UK
Reference card
JANET Network
Brack, Verity
University of Sheffield Academic Computing Services
JANET
Reference card, based on JANET Starter Card produced by the 
Joint Network Team
CS1EVB@Primea.Sheffield.ac.uk
1/2/1992
Basic brief overview, with some local tailoring.
Network Training Materials Project

Documentation - Network services
UK
Reference card
JANET Starter Card
Joint Network Team
English
JANET
Basics on JANET, including NRS, e-mail including examples of 
basic commands, e-mail to other networks, mailing lists, 
Mailbase, gateway services, interactive access, national services 
on JANET, and file transfer.
JANET Liaison Desk, JNT
 janet-liaison-desk@uk.ac.jnt
August 1991
A lot of information crammed into a small space, possibly of 
more use to the experienced user  than to the novice.
Network Training Materials Project
10 pp.

Documentation - Network services
UK
Printed guide
Network Handbook - An Introduction for new users
Sutherland, Giles 
University of Stirling Information Services Computer Services 
Division
English
JANET;Software archives;Network services
Covers general introduction to networks, library and information 
services accessible from Stirling, software services, major 
network facilities including JANET services, working from home.
January1992
An interesting selection of topics, selected with a view to what 
is relevant at Stirling.
Network Training Materials Project
50 pp.

Documentation - Network services
UK
printed document
Network services available over JANET
Brack, Verity 
University Sheffield Academic Computing Services
English
JANET services;Internet services
Information on specific services available via JANET and other 
networks for Sheffield users. Includes brief descriptions and 
access details. Groups services by category.
CS1EVB@Primea.Sheffield.ac.uk
July 1992
Broad-ranging survey of the various classes of network service. 
Within each  class,  examples with brief information and access 
details are given. A good solid introduction to  the range of 
network services.
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
17 pp.

Documentation - Network services
US
ftp file
Internet Explorer's Toolkit
Perez, Ernest
Network services
Hypertext system containing text files about using the Internet. 
For the professional librarian user. Attempts to bring together 
useful source  information such as text files, email messages, ftp 
sites and sample directories collected by author over a period.
1992
 hydra.uwo.ca
 explorer.zip
 libsoft
ZIP
245 k.

Documentation - Network services
US
ftp file
Internet Resource Guide
NSF Network Service Center (NNSC)
English
Covers various types of Internet resources, including listings 
describing networks, supercomputer centers, library catalogs, 
archives, directory services, networks and network information 
centers.
An excellent guide to major resources on the Internet.
Network Training Materials Project
 NNSC.NSF.NET
resource-guide.txt.tar.Z
 resource-guide 
tar.Z
250 pp.

Documentation - Network services
US
Printed guide
New User's Guide to Unique and Interesting Resources on the 
Internet
NYSERNet
OPACs;Databases;Internet
Lists some 50 Internet resources and services, mostly available 
via telnet or ftp. Describes services and provides step-by-step 
instructions for accessing each service.
NYSERNet Inc.
111 College Place,
Rm.3-211, Syracuse, NY 13244-4100e, NY 13244-4100 sessions 
on specific services useful in training sessions. Some could be 
usefully incorporated into workshop materials.
Network Training Materials Project
nysernet.org (192.77.173.2)
 Guide.V.2.2.text
 pub/guides
text
NYSERNet Inc.
145 pp.
US$49.00

Documentation - Network services
US
ftp file
NorthWestNet User Services Internet Resource Guide
NorthWestNet
Internet;Network services;Supercomputers
Guide to the Internet, covering electronic mail, file transfer, 
remote login, discussion groups, online library catalogues and 
supercomputer access.
NorthWestNet, 
15400 SE 30th Place, Suite 202, Bellevue, WA 98007
 ftphost.nwnet.net
 nic/nwnet/user-guide
text
NorthWestNet
300 pp.
US $20

Documentation - Network services - BITNET
US
email server file
Using BITNET: an Introduction
Conklin, James B.
CREN
BITNET;Listserv
Covers basic electronic mail, using Listserv e-mail discussion 
lists, getting documents and other files from Listserv, Netserv as 
a source of documents and other information, with instructions 
and plenty of examples.
1991
Informative digest  of a lot of information on BITNET and 
Listserv.
 listserv@bitnic.educom.edu
 BITNET INTRO
SENDME < >

Documentation - Network services - Databases
Fr.
email server file
Revised LISTSERV: Database Functions
Thomas, Eric
Ecole Centrale de Paris
LISTSERV;List archives
Reference guide to LISTSERV database functions for general user.
Sept. 3rd, 1988
Useful reference document for preparation of training material on 
using mailing list archives.
 LISTSERV@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu
 LISTDB MEMO
SENDME < >
text

Documentation - Network services - Databases 
UK
Reference card
BIDS User Guide
Bath Information and Data Services/ Institute for Scientific 
Information
English
BIDS
Basic instruction on using the BIDS ISI service.
October 1991
Well presented digest of basic instruction on searching the BIDS 
database. Could be incorporated into the Training Pack.
Bath University Computing Services
8 pp.

Documentation - Network services - Databases
UK
Leaflet
Databases by Subject
 Chan, G.
Liverpool University Computer Laboratory (Courtesy of U. Lejeune)
Databases
Table of databases by subject with access instructions given. 
Covers arts, business, humanities, law, medicine, library science, 
science.
Liverpool U. Computer Laboratory
July 1992
Potentially useful listing which could supplement network 
training workshops.
3 p.

Documentation - Network services - Databases
UK
printed document
ESRC Data Archive: BIRON User Guide
ESRC
Colchester
English
Databases;Economics;Social sciences
Guide to using BIRON, the economics and social sciences database 
- covers search instructions, logging in, search techniques.
ESRC
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
archive@uk.ac.essex
July 1991
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
ESRC

Documentation - Network services - Databases
UK
ftp file
Searching the ERIC Databases
 Chan, G.
Liverpool University Computer Laboratory
ERIC
Information on accessing the ERIC database through CARL, 
SUINFO, or the UNC bulletin board.
8 September 1992
Basic instruction on how to do it.
Adapted from ERIC Networker, nos.1 and 2, June 1992.1 and 2, 
June 1992.verpool.eric
/pub/ itti-networks
RTF

Documentation - Network services (Libraries)
UK
Printed guide
Guide for Libraries on JANET
 Isaacs, Margaret; McColl, John 
Project Jupiter, Glasgow University Library
English
JANET;Library OPACs
Covers JANET history, topology, connecting, network facilities 
and services, library catalogues. Includes list of specific 
services with access details. Evaluates  main OPAC interfaces.
Andrew Wale
Glasgow University Library
Hillhead St., Glasgow   G12 12 91
Aims to cover the range of services of interest to UK librarians, 
starting from basic concepts. Much of the material is now out of 
date.
Project Jupiter
110 pp. , illus.

Documentation - Network services (Soc.sci.)
UK
Reference card
JANET for economists and social scientists
Economic & Social Research Council
JANET
Guide to the basics of using JANET - explains e-mail, libraries 
and bulletin boards, file transfer, distribution lists and remote 
login. Lists a number of addresses for remote login likely to be 
useful to social scientists.
nicky.ferguson@uk.ac.esrc.prime.a
7/12/1992
Basic introductory document.
6 pp.

Documentation - Network services - Software archives
UK
Printed guide
National Public Domain Software Archive: User Guide
 Hobart, Mark
Lancaster University Computer Centre
English
HENSA;NPDSA
Every aspect of the NPDSA service covered including the 
structure of the filestore, the micro sections, newsletters, 
reviews, submitting software, interactive access, using Kermit, 
shell commands, mail server commands, JIPS file transfer, NIX.
October 1991 (1st ed.)
Good coverage of 'how to go about it. Could be incorporated into a 
comprehensive Training Pack.
41 pp.

Documentation - Networks - JANET
UK
Reference card
JANET: an overview for libraries
Peter Stone
JANET User Group for Libraries
English
JANET;Libraries
Basics about the network and its organisation. Lists access 
details of some useful services for the library community.
Dec.1992
Good digest of library-relevant networked services. Lengthy 
treatment of organisational infrstructure of network.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle

Documentation - Networks - JANET
UK
printed document
JANET Starter Pack: Introductory Information about JANET for 
Computing Services
Ed.: Leary, Caroline, Sussex Univ.Comp.S.
Joint Network Team, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, 
Didcot.
JANET;NRS;Gateways;Joint Network Team
A reference guide about JANET for computing service staff to 
consult, or to adapt for their own local documentation. Covers the 
organisation of JANET, JANET.News, NISS, HENSA, BUBL, e-mail 
and mailing lists, gateways, and protocols.
 JANET Liaison Desk, JNT
 janet-liaison-desk@uk.ac.jnt
July 1992 (2nd ed)
The official reference document on JANET - somewhat technical 
in emphasis, but full of information on the structure, topology, 
and operation of the network.
Joint Network Team
110 pp.

Documentation - Networks - SURFnet
Holland
Printed guide
SURFnet Gids 1993
SURFnet BV
Utrecht
Dutch
SURFnet
Comprehensive guide to services accessible via SURFnet complete 
with access details. Explains in non-technical language about 
networks, e-mail, remote login, file transfer, bulletin boards, 
remote job entry, electronic conferencing, etc.
 SURFnet BV
PO Box 19035
3501 DA Utrecht, The Netherlandsecht, The Netherlands
Clear explanations of complex  topics, e.g. coding and decoding . 
Very good definitions, e.g. fileservers. Useful listing of 
information services. A good style model.
18/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
ftp.nic.surfnet.nl
READ.ME
user-support/gids
text
SURFnet bv
265 pp.
90-737749-02-6
Also in Postscript and Wordperfect.

Guides - Network etiquette
US
Text file
Emily Postnews Answers Your Questions on Netiquette
Templeton, Brad
Netiquette
Lessons about network etiquette through advice on good practice, 
heavily laden with irony.
Brad Templeton
brad@looking.on.ca
1992
 pit-manager.mit.edu

Guides - Network etiquette
US
ftp file
The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette
Rinaldi, Arlene H.
Computer User Services, Florida Atlantic University
Netiquette
Guide to responsible practice in making use of network services. 
Gives guidelines in areas of telnet, ftp, e-mail, Listserv groups, 
mailing lists, Usenet, plus 'The Ten Commandments for Computer 
Ethics'
July 1992
Useful to have as a reference in preparing training materials.
 ftp.sura.net
 netiquette.txt
 pub/nic
48 k.

Guides - Network facilities
UK
ftp file
King's articles
Bromley, Frances 
King's College, London
English
Network services;Protocols;Mailing lists;ftp
Series of articles on global networks, their services, protocols, 
standards, mail and mailing lists, ftp.
1992
Well-informed and well-written articles which deal with 
network services from an international perspective, but also 
include local command information.
mailbase.ac.uk
kings
/pub/itti-networks
44 k
text
King's College London Newsletter

Guides - Network facilities
UK
ftp file
Liverpool articles
Lewis, M.C.;  Wooff, C.;  Thew, A.J.
University of Liverpool
Archie;JANET;Telnet;FTP
Articles written for Computer Service newsletter on JIPS, JANET 
vs Internet, Telnet, ftp, Archie, NETNEWS. 
1/6/1992
Information on some of the newer services available via JANET as 
a result of JIPS, aimed at the level of experienced computer user.
mailbase.ac.uk
liverpool.articles
/pub/itti-networks
26 K
text
Liverpool Computing Service Newsletter

Guides - Network security
UK
Article
Passwords (?)
Leyland, Paul
Oxford University Computing Service
Passwords;Security
How to choose and use a computer password responsibly and 
securely.
February 1992
Useful guidance on a topic not often treated.
Oxford University Computing Newsletter
21 k.

Guides - Network services 
Can.
email server file
Networking - What's in it for me??
Lesslie, Jim 
Queen's University Computing Services, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
English
Network services;Bibliographic searches;Mailing lists
Article outlining some of the benefits and capabilities of modern 
networking, written for the non-technical university user.
1/1/1991
Persuasively written, with the long-term view of networking, 
rather than a lot of basic practical instruction.
LISTSERV@QUCDN.QueensU.CA
 WHYNETWK LESSLI_J
GET <filename>
At:mailbase@uk.ac.mailbase
Directory: itti-networks
File: lesslie

Guides - Network services
US
Book
Ecolinking
Rittner, Don
Telecommunications
Internet;Internet;Environment;Databases
Introduction to telecommunications in general, including 
commercial services like GEnie, America Online, DIALOG, MEAD, 
etc. Chapters on how to use the Internet. Focus is on using 
communications to further the cause of the environment.
1992
Peachpit Press

Guides - Network services
US
ftp file
Hitchhikers Guide to the Internet
Krol, E.
University of Illinois Urbana
English
Internet
Seeks to make available hints which will allow new network 
participants to understand the Internet, acquire online 
information and be good Internet neighbors. Defines topology of 
Internet, RFCs, NIC, NNSC, mail reflectors, addressing, Internet 
management,  routing protocols, names, etc.
Sept.1989
Technical treatment which may be useful background for network 
trainers.
 nic.cerf.net (192.102.249.3)
 hitchhikers-guide-to-internet.txt
 internet/readings 
61 K.
text
??

Guides -  Network services
US
Book
Internet: Getting Started
Ed: Marine, April
SRI Internation Network Information Systems Center, Menlo Park, 
CA
Internet
Wide coverage of topics relating to Internet - what it is, 
connecting, costs, service providers, military access, acceptable 
use, non-US sites, RFCs, FYIs and STDs,  security, protocols, 
domains, addressing, applications, organizations, resources, etc.
May 1992
Great potential as a reference source, but JANET info already out 
of date. Much information here that can't easily be found 
elsewhere.
SRI
322 pp.

Guides - Network services
US
Article
Surfing the Internet
Polly, Jean 
English
June 1992
Wilson Library Bulletin
2 pp.
v.66 no.10 pp.38-39 (Editorial)

Guides - Network services
US
Text file
Zen and the Art of the Internet
Kehoe, Brendan
Network services
Comprehensive overivew of network basics, many aspects of e-
mail, ftp, Usenet News, Telnet, tools such as Finger, Ping, Talk, 
commercial services, miscellaneous topics such as the Internet 
Worm, organisations and initiatives,ways to find out more, etc.
brendan@cs.widener.edu
July 1992  (2nd ed.)
A knowledgeable and wide-ranging treatment of the Internet and 
its services.
ftp.uu.net (137.39.1.9)  (1st.ed only)
 /inet/doc 
text
Prentice-Hall  (2nd.ed)
ftp.cs.toronto.edu (128.100.3.6) in pub/zen

Guides - Network training
US
Text file
Conducting user-friendly Internet workshops
LeJeune, Urban A. 
Stockton State College Dept. of Computer Science
English
Workshop format;Ohio State Whois;SUINFO;Internet
Article suggesting format for effective  Internet training 
sessions and workshops, with appendices on the Ohio State Whois 
and SUINFO.
1/7/1992
Some useful tips from an experienced trainer.
mailbase.ac.uk
lejeune
/pub/itti-networks

Resource guides
Australia
printed document
AARNET Information Sources for Health & Behavioural Sciences
University of Wollongong Library
Wollongong
English
Network services - Australia;Health
;Behavioural sciences
Lists a number of mostly general online sources plus a few 
specialist databases for these subject areas.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Resource guides
Australia
printed document
AARNET Information Sources for Languages
University of Wollongong Library
Wollongong
English
Network services - Australia;Languages
Lists a number of fairly general online sources that may be useful 
in languages study .
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Resource guides
Australia
printed document
AARNet: The new frontier in communication ...: Directory and 
Access Tools
Univ. of Newcastle Libraries AARNet Team
University of Newcastle Libraries AARNet Project
Newcastle
English
Network services;Directories;Networked Information Retrieval
Includes access details for a selection ofdirectory and access 
tools, including Hytelnet, Archie, Netfind, WAIS, WWW and Gopher.
Dec. 1992
Accompanying material for AARNet workshop at University of 
Queensland 1/12/1992.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Resource guides
US
ftp file
Information Sources: the Internet and Computer-Mediated 
Communication
 December, John
English
Internet;CMC
A listing of information sources on the Internet, computer 
networks, and issues related to computer-mediated 
communication. Many sources are accessible via ftp.
John December
decemj@rpi.edu
Jan.1993 (ver.2)
Useful digest of all the major Internet sources.
 ftp.rpi.edu
 internet-cmc
pub/communications
text
5 p.

Resource guides
US
ftp file
NNews   (Network News)
Dana Noonan
Metronet
English
Internet;Libraries
Newsletter with news of libraries and information resources on 
the Internet
noonan@msu1.msus.edu
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
vm1.nodak.edu
/nnews

Resource guides
US
ftp file
Special Internet Connections
Yanoff, Scott
OPACs;chat lines;weather servers;CWIS
Weekly list of network resources available using telnet and ftp. 
Includs OPACs, chat lines, weather servers, CWIS, and reference 
resources.
yanoff@csd4.uwm.edu
weekly
csd4.csd.uwm.edu
inet-services
text

Resource guides
US
email server file
There's Gold in Them Thar Networks! or Searching for Gold in all 
the Wrong Places
Martin, Jerry
NSF Network Service Center
Lists many documents which point to the final information.  
Describes many network resources including libraries, anonymous 
FTP Sites, Network Information Centers,  network statistics, 
CWIS, bulletin boards, Interactive databases, Freenet, WHOIS
Dec. 1991
Does a good job of providing a list of the essential things that a 
person responsible for providing network information should have 
in their hands as reference material.


 Infoserver@nnsc.nsf.net
 request:nsfnet 
topic:network-treasures
request:end
47 K

Resource guides - Agriculture
Text file
Not Just Cows: A Guide to Internet/Bitnet Resources in 
Agriculture and related 
Drew, Wilfred
SUNY at Morrisville College of Agriculture and Technology
Agriculture;Network services
Lists Internet information resources in agriculture and related 
sciences. Includes an index of 40+ libraries with extensive agric. 
collections, BBS such as Advanced Technology Information 
Network and CENET, mail based services, WAIS, FEDIX.
5/8/1992
Example of subject specific documentation.
 ftp.sura.net
 agricultural.list
 pub/nic
text

Resource guides - Library OPACs - UK
UK
email server file
JANET-OPACs: a directory of library catalogues and services
Peter Stone
JANET User Group for Libraries
Brighton
English
Libraries;OPACs;BIRON
Listing of UK university  library online catalogues with access 
details, contact information for each library, and details of 
collection coverage and system ofeach OPAC,  plus info on BIRON 
and NISS services. Lists those libraries not included.  Details of 
access from outside JANET. 
P.T.Stone@uk.ac.sussex.central
12/12/1992
Each entry dated.
An indispensable source for planning training which includes 
accessing library catalogues. Well maintained and updated.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
mailbase@uk.ac.mailbase
janet-opacs
get lis-link <  >
text
Online in JANET.News,  NISS-BB, BUBL.

Resource guides - Library OPACs - USA
US
ftp file
Internet-accessible library catalogs and databases
Art St.George and Ron Larsen
English
Libraries;OPACs;Databases
Listing of Internet library catalogues and databases with access 
details.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
ariel.umn.edu
/library internet.library
text
E-mail to LISTSERV@UNMVA.BITNET with message GET LIBRARY 
PACKAGE

Resource guides - Social sciences
Australia
ftp file
Internet Voyager : Social Scientist's Guidebook to 
AARNet/Internet Online Info Sources
Dr. T. Matthew Ciolek
Australian National University
Canberra
English
Social science
Gives details of online services (archives, bulletin boards, 
databases, OPACs, WAIS servers) including relevance to 
soc.sciences rating, comments, access instructions, and last date 
info was verified.
tmaciolek@coombs.anu.edu.au
30 June 1992
 a.k.a. Electronic Voyager Guidebook.  Good source for training for 
this subject group.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
coombs.anu.edu.au
coombspapers/coombs_computing

Resrouce guides
Australia
printed document
AARNet: The new frontier in communication ...: Information 
Resources
Univ. of Newcastle Libraries AARNet Team
University of Newcastle Libraries AARNet Project
Newcastle
English
Network services;Information resources
Includes access details and sample sessions on an interesting 
international selection of online services.
Dec. 1992
Accompanying material for AARNet workshop at University of 
Queensland 1/12/1992.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - Information services
UK
printed document
Information Access Module
University of Stirling Information Services
Stirling
English
OPACs;Database searching;Bulletin boards
Introduction to searching, accessing the library catalogue and 
other OPACs , accessing bulletin boards, networked CD-ROMs and 
BIDS. Provides work-through examples, sample search, hints & 
tips.
Mike Snell
Information Services Resource Management Division
Stirling, Scotland  FK9 4LA
mjs1@forth.stirling.ac.uk
Material for course given to students every semester as part of 
Information Skills Programme.
27/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - Network services 
Australia
printed document
AARNet for the University Library
University of Technology
Sydney
English
Network services;AARNet
Material for training workshop encompassing major network 
services, including subject- relevant resource listings.
P.Mercer@uts.edu.au
1992
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - Network services
UK
printed document
JANET in the library: Training Pack
Project Jupiter, Glasgow University Library
English
JANET;Training
Notes for trainers plus OHP masters on JANET, electronic mail 
services, interactive services, etc. Inc ludes notes on planning 
and designing a training programme, and training exercises. 
Intended for use in general training sessions on using JANET.
Andrew Wale
Glasgow University Library
Hillhead st., Glasgow  G122May 1990
Useful format, written with a good knowledge and understanding 
of network services and their context.  Limited because new 
services have appeared since. Exercises are in BUBL K.
Project Jupiter
135 pp.

Training - Network services
UK
ftp file
Networking Workshop Exercises (for COSINE group leaders 
workshop)
Hartland, D.W. 
Networked Information Services Project (NISP)
Network services;NIR tools
Three sets of exercises - introductory covering JANET.News, 
library OPAC, NISS, BUBL, CWIS, intermediate on Paradise, OU 
database, Melvyl and CARL, and advanced - on file transfer, 
Hytelnet, Gopher, Archie and WWW.
NISP
Computing Service
University of Newcastle-upon-Tynewcastle-upon-Tyne designed 
set of exercises covering a good range of services. Designed for 
workshop for group leaders from COSINE Pilot Support Project.
mailbase.ac.uk
 NISP-workshop-*  (3 files)
/pub/itti-networks
31 pp.

Training - network services
UK
email server file
Starting networking
Newcastle University
English
Newcastle Computing Service's introduction to computer 
networks and networking for local users to work through. Covers 
connecting up to the campus/departmental network and calling up 
network services.
J.A.Law@uk.ac. newcastle
May 1992
14/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk
newcastle
send itti-networks < >
text

Training - Network services
US
Multi-format
Beyond the Walls: the world of networked information
Syracuse University
Training workshops;Internet services;NREN;Network services - 
literature
Workshop package providing step-by- step instructions for 
presenting a workshop on networked information. Includes 
videotape demo of academic network use and an instructional 
notebook package. Also includes NYSERNet New Users Guide.
NYSERNET
 111 College Place,
Syracuse, NY 13244-4100-4100
Some interesting approaches here. The video showing a case study 
of network use by an academic is a good idea. Systematic 
approach to conducting workshops.
Syracuse, N.Y., Syracuse University
132 pp.+ 20 min
 Price:  US$99 

Training - Network services
US
Book
Crossing the Internet Threshold: an Instructional Handbook
Tennant, Roy; Lipow, Anne; Ober, John
English
Internet
Written both for end-users and trainers, with exercises in e-
mail, telnet, and ftp; glossary and fact sheets (single-page 
summaries of major network systems and services, from Archie 
to Z39.50); sample overheads (for trainers) and network maps.


 alipow@library.berkeley.edu
1993
Not seen but looks useful.
Berkeley, CA, Library Solutions Press
134 pp.
Cost: US$45 + p&p

Training - Network services
US
ftp file
Cruise of the Internet

Burdick, Steve 
Merit Network Inc. (based on a presentation by Laura Kelleher @ 
Mark Davis-Craig)
English
Internet;telnet;ftp;e-mail
Computer-based tutorial  introducing  the Internet.  Many 
resources including those in the areas of space, weather, 
agriculture, medicine, and law are presented. Electronic mail, ftp, 
telnet, archie, Gopher and WAIS are demonstrated.

October 1992
(Version 2.0)0)are example of use of animation in network 
training. Gives an appetising taste of network services without 
going into too much detail. Eminently suitable for presentations.
 nic.merit.edu
merit.cruise2.mac.hqx 
/resources
1,812K
.hqx
Apple Mac
For PC Windows: /merit.cruise2.win.

Training - Network services
US
ftp file
Cruise of the Internet

Burdick, Steve 
Merit Network Inc. (based on presentation by Laura Kelleher & 
Mark Davis-Craig)
English
Internet;telnet;ftp;e-mail
Computer-based tutorial  introducing  the Internet.  Many 
resources including those in the areas of space, weather, 
agriculture, medicine, and law are presented. Electronic mail, ftp, 
telnet, archie, Gopher and WAIS are demonstrated.

October 1992
(Version 2.0)0)are example of use of animation in network 
training. Gives an appetising taste of network services without 
going into too much detail. Eminently suitable for presentations.
12/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
 nic.merit.edu
merit.cruise2.win
/resources
1,812K
PC
 

Training - Network services
US
email server file
How to use Internet utilities
 Newsom, Rhonda
Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
English
E-mail;Telnet;ftp
Instructions and exercises for use in training sessions for 
beginners. Covers Internet e-mail, ftp and telnet.
RHONDA@OLLIE.WINROCK.ORG
February 1992

Training - Network services
US
E-mail message/s
Internet Hunt
Gates, Rick
English
Internet
A competition  comprised of a series of questions designed to 
test participants' skills and knowledge in accessing information 
on the Internet. Answers were posted to the list after the 
competition was judged and a winner announced.
Sept. 1992 -
A means of extending the knowledge and skill of more experienced 
users. 
 NET-TRAIN@UBVM.cc.buffalo.edu

Training - Network services
US
ftp file
Mining the Internet
Computing Services, University of California
Internet
Guidelines for  a competition intended as an exportable training 
method for acquainting persons new to computing with the 
Internet. Exercises are in colloquial language with much mining 
metaphor. Originally designed for CECC Workshops '91.
1991
Using the mine metaphor for the Internet, these workshop 
exercises give workshop participants a colorful introduction to 
the main Internet services.
ucdavis.edu (128.120.2.1)
mining
/ ucd.netdocs
postscript
Macintosh source files in binhex form available via e-mail from 
ucdavis.edu.

Training - Network services 
US
E-mail message/s
Navigating the Internet
Richard J. Smith, Jim Gerland 
 State  University of New York at  Buffalo
English
E-mail training;Internet
Introductory workshop conducted through special-purpose mailing 
list giving  an overview of   Internet and available  resources. 
Includes a lot of system-specific instruction, e.g. Unix, VMS, VM, 
relating to using the network.


Richard J. Smith
rs@usl.edu
Nov.- Dec.1992
The mailing list' Navigate'was set up for the distribution of 
sessions  in the Navigating the
Internet wrokshop series.  15000 participants registered.

20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
LISTSERV@UBVM
GET NAVIGATE < >
text
For list of files, send e-mail command INDEX NAVIGATE to 
LISTSERV@UBVM

Training - Network services
US
Hypercard stack
 Tour of the Internet
NSF Network Service Centre, Bolt Beranek & Newman Inc.
Internet
Interactive package on Internet and its services produced with 
Hypercard. Covers network uses and a range of resources. Includes 
bibliography and glossary. Illustrated and with sound, but mainly 
print oriented. Needs Hypercard 2
1991 (version 1.4.2)
Hypertext exploration of Internet services. Good design ensures 
that user can move through information easily without getting 
lost. 
 nnsc.nsf.net
Internet-Tour4.0.2
.sit.hqx
Binhex to convert back to binary. Stuffit or Unstuffit to 
uncompress.
NNSC BBN, Cambridge, MA.
749K

Training - Network services
US
ftp file
Using the Internet
Balkits, Ivor 
Computing Service, University of California, Davis
Anonymous ftp;Telnet;File compression
First offered as workshop at CECC 1991 to provide informational 
basis for the Mining the Internet event . Includes exercises to 
work through on anonymous ftp, telnet, e-mail, whois. Appendix 
on file compression plus article on network conferencing.
April 3 1991
Useful format in which  access commands for different systems 
at UCD are given first. Then the rest is generic. Nice explanation 
of file compression.
ucdavis.edu (128.120.2.1.)
mining
ucd.netdocs
postscript
34 pp.
Source files in binhex form by e-mail from uc.davis.edu

Training - Network services
US
ftp file
Venturing into the Internet
Molly Munro
Office of Information Technology, UNC Chapel Hill
English
Internet
Bare bones introduction to the Internet for hands-on class.
hallman@gibbs.oit.unc.edu
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
sunsite.unc.edu
venturing-oit, exploring-oit (handout)
pub/docs/about-the-net
text
Postscript version of venturing-oit also available.

Training - Network services - AARNet
Australia
printed document
AARNet User's Guide : VAX/VMS System
University of Newcastle Libraries
Australia
English
AARNet
Gives information on AARNet and instructions, with emphasis on 
hands-on, one-mail, News, telnetting to bulletin boards, remote 
databases, etc, using  computer-mediated discussion groups, and 
file transfer. Includs glossary
ULJTC@cc.newcastle.edu.au
Feb. 1992
Intended as resource to be consulted by AARNet users at Univ. 
Newcastle, and also as adjunct to the Library's training program. 
Similar booklets for Unix, PC and Mac users.
20/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
University of Newcastle Libraries
46 pp.

Training - Network services (Architecture) 
Australia
printed document
AARNet for the School of Architecture
University of Technology Library
Sydney
English
Architecture;AARNet;Resource guides - Architecture
Material for training workshop encompassing major network 
services, including subject- relevant resource listings.
P.Mercer@uts.edu.au
1992
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - Network services (Computing)
Australia
printed document
AARNet for the School of Computing Science
University of Technology Library
Sydney
English
Computing;AARNet;Resource guides - Computing
Material for training workshop encompassing major network 
services, including subject- relevant resource listings.
P.Mercer@uts.edu.au
1992
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training -  Network services - Databases
UK
mixed media package
BIDS: The ISI Data Service at Bath : Instruction Pack
Bath Information and Data Services/ Institute for Scientific 
Information
English
BIDS;Bibliographic databases;ISI
Instruction pack for training on using the BIDS  ISI service, 
covering overview, basic and advanced searching. Includes notes 
for presenters, OHP masters, handout masters, and training disk 
with sample database.
October 1991
Clear and well-presented training material, providing a good 
model to follow.
Bath, Bath University Computing Services
112pp. + 1.1 Mb.

Training - Network services - Databases
UK
printed document
BIDS: The ISI Data Service at Bath: Self-Help Guide
Bath Information and Data Services/Institute for Scientific 
Information
English
BIDS;ISI Data Service
Designed around a series of typical questions. Illustrates answers 
to questions, giving general noteson the database and on search 
techniques. To be used with BIDS ISI User Guide reference card.
1992
Excellent example of self-instruction using illustration by 
example. Sample searches cover a wide spectrum of possibilities, 
and notes and advice are pertinent and concise.
Bath University Computing Services
ii, 42pp.

Training - Network services - Databases
UK
printed document
Mailbase: a Tutorial for the Onl-line Service
 Hartland, D.W.
Networked Information Services Project (NISP)
English
Mailbase
Exercises demonstrating how to search the Mailbase on-line 
service.
NISP, Computing Service, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
mailbase-helpline@uk.ac.mailbase
Sept. 1992
Helpful run-through of the various ways in which Mailbase might 
be searched.
10 pp.

Training - Network services (Education) 
Australia
printed document
AARNet for the School of Teacher Education
University of Technology Library
Sydney
English
AARNet;Education;Resource guides - Education
Material for training workshop encompassing major network 
services, including subject- relevant resource listings.
P.Mercer@uts.edu.au
1992
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - network services - JANET
UK
ftp file
A brief guide to using JANET and related networks
Ian Winship
Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle 
English
 A brief guide to using network services covering lists, library 
catalogues, bulletin boards, commercial and free online databases 
via JANET, electronic publications and file transfer. Appendix on 
constructing email addresses. Includes local commands.
Ian Winship
LBV2@vaxa.Newcastle-poly.ac.uk
28 July 1992
14/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle

Training - Network Services - JANET
UK
printed document
Course Exercises: Network Services on JANET
Verity Brack
University of Sheffield Academic Computing Services
Sheffield
English
Exercises;JANET
Exercises on using NISS-BB, BUBL, JANET.News,  library OPACs, 
Paradise. 
CS1EVB@Primea.Sheffield.ac.uk
October 1992
Very basic level.
13/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
7 pp.
CN-ZZ3

Training - Network services (librarians)
UK
printed document
Bibliographic Searching on the Network
Stone, Oren
University of Southampton
English
JANET;Internet
Material for a 3 hour tutorial on interactive bibliographic 
searching on JANET and the Internet at Southampton University.  
Work-through examples include use of Melvyl, Telnet, full-text 
databases, CARL, ERIC database, Gopher, and more.
 O.M.Stone@southampton.ac.uk
July 1992
A wide range of interesting network resources covered here.  
Includes author's evaluative comments on services.
35 K

Training - Network services (librarians)
UK
ftp file
Networking Workshop Exercises (for JUGL Conference)
Hartland, D.W. 
Networked Information Services Project (NISP)
Newcastle
English
Network services;NIR tools
Three sets of exercises - introductory covering JANET.News, 
library OPAC, NISS, BUBL, CWIS; intermediate on Paradise, OU 
database, Melvyl and CARL; and advanced - on file transfer, 
Hytelnet, Gopher, Archie and WWW.
NISP, Computing Service, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
June 1992
Well designed set of exercises covering a good range of services. 
Designed for workshop at JANET User Group for Libraries 
Conference.
mailbase.ac.uk
jugl-workshop-*  (3 files)
/pub/itti-networks
RTF
32 pp.

Training - Network services (librarians)
UK
email server file
Using the Networks
 Chan, G.
Liverpool University Computer Laboratory
Network services
Devised as set of workshop exercises for library staff. Cover 
OPACs, CWIS, bulletin boards, databases and archives, mailing 
lists, directory services and anonymous ftp on the networks - 
JANET, Internet and BITNET. Four parallel sets of exercises.
17/9/1992
Useful spread of services covered.
 mailbase@uk.ac.mailbase
 liverpool.course
/ itti-networks
RTF
11 pp.

Training - Network services (Medicine)
Australia
printed document
AARNet Training Course- Health and Medicine (Units 1 and 2)
University of Newcastle Libraries AARnet Team
Newcastle
English
Health;Medicine;AARNet
A number of handouts covering telnet and ftp exercises, e-mail 
addressing and mailing lists, Liblink, the Uncover database, 
health and medical resource lists, AARNet Users' Manual by Lyn 
Keily & Suzanne Rigley. Includes Participant Evaluation Form. 
Kay Suters
uleks@cc.newcastle.edu.au
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - Network services (Nursing) 
Australia
printed document
AARNet for the School of Nursing Therapeutics
University of Technology
Sydney
English
Nursing;AARNet;Health;Resource guides - nursing
Material for training workshop encompassing major network 
services, including subject- relevant resource listings.
P.Mercer@uts.edu.au
1992
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle

Training - Networks - AARNet
Australia
Presentation material
AARNet: An Overview - Basic Intro. to Networking and Recent 
Developments
University of Newcastle AARNet Team
Newcastle
English
AARNet;Network services
This slideshow illustrated a paper of the same name given by Lyn 
Keily and Jim Cleary at the workshop: Libraries and the Internet: 
the New Frontier in Communicationheld in various cities around 
Australia in July, November and December, 1992.
ULJTC@cc.newcastle.edu.au
1992
22/1/93
NTM Project, Univ.Newcastle
Margaret.Isaacs@uk.ac.newcastle
infolib.murdoch.edu.au
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