Number 15, September 1994

A publication providing information of interest from University of Washington Computing & Communications.

• Willow--A Window Into Worlds of Information

  Willow is a uniform, user-friendly interface to online bibliographic databases.

• An Effective Tool in the UW Medical School

  "Searching was a pain before we had UWIN. You had to go to the library and ask for help, so you only did it if you had a formal talk to give or were writing a big paper. With UWIN, searching is easy, and having access to Willow just makes it that much easier."
  --Cliff Chadwick

• Willow in Action at the UW Medical Center

  Having MEDLINE available on all the nursing units and clinics has been not only a convenience, it is ultimately a boon to the provision of state-of-the-art patient care.

• Willow in the UW Libraries

  Minimal knowledge is needed to get started using Willow, and novice users are more likely to retrieve relevant information than with previous search tools.

• Library Terminal Email Q&A

• Online Copies of Articles Q&A

• Color X Terminals Q&A

• Hard Copies of Articles Q&A

• Databases Available via Willow

• Another Tree Grows in Seattle

  A brief history of "the University of Washington's turbocharged, mind-blowing catalog search program."

• You Can't See Willow if a Window's in Your Way

  The Willow session manager offers a quick start for experienced users as well as simple instructions for neophytes.

• Using Willow to Search the UW Libraries Catalog

• Where You Can Use Willow

• Willow Training

• Willow Source Code

  If you or your group has a Unix computer, you may obtain and install the Willow program on your own system.

• Willow Mailing Lists and Questions

• The Expanding Role of Health Sciences Librarians

  "In hiring librarians, we look for people who are comfortable with computers, excited about the use and the application of computers in health care, and who can communicate that excitement."
  --Sherri Fuller

• New Assistant Director for C&C Client Services

• Computing Resource Center Expands

• Videoconferencing Services Available on Campus

• Uwin Tips & Tricks

  The new version of UWIN is aware of your individual identity, which makes possible extended features.

• What's New in UWIN?

• Pine Tips & Tricks

  Give Other Commands a chance.

• Re-sending a Pine Message Q&A

• Email List Q&A

• Tips for Managing Your Email Distribution List

• Overcoming Challenges via the Internet

  "Getting Internet access was the best thing that ever happened to me. In a way, my computer and access to the net have become my eyes to the world."
  --Randy Hammer

• Downloading Files from ftp.cac Q&A

• Computer File Archive Space for Faculty, Staff, and Students

  If your email is not being delivered because you are over your quota, don't panic! There is an easy way to free up some space.

• BITNET Access Has Changed