Remote access to databases

[Andrew J. Mutch]

Alan,

While I can't speak for the other databases, IAC uses a Authentication
System that requires your patrons to enter a number -- typically their
barcode -- which is then bounced from IAC's server to your server where a
script is run that checks the number against a file containing your patron
barcodes.  Your server then bounces back a message to the IAC server
giving the thumbs-up or down on the barcode.  
(Very non-technical explanation!)

For more info., see IAC's web site at:

http://www.iacnet.com/

and specifically about RPAS at:

http://library.iacnet.com/html/rpas.html

Andrew Mutch
Northville District Library
Northville, MI


On Wed, 3 Jun 1998, Alan Bogage wrote:

> We have a number of web based periodical databases (IAC, SIRS, etc.) to
> which we need to provide remote access for our students and faculty.  I
> understand that somehow we need to create a database of our users which
> can be based on their library barcodes.  Since the vendors are
> authenticating via our ip addresses, how can a remote user "grab" one of
> our ip addresses and send that to the vendor?  Where can I learn about
> how to do this?
> 
> --
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> Alan Bogage
> Carroll Community College
> 1601 Washington Rd.
> Westminster, Md. 21157
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