It is a system used by dozens of other libraries in the region, too, and so can be used to find out what books they have as well. Internet links to other collections broaden the searching possibilities to include collections at the University of Minnesota, the Library of Congress, and many other major collections. The web version of PALS is easy to use and lays out your options clearly. It makes it easy to learn what is available and printing a search or a full text article is simple. If you are new to PALS, the web version is the one to use.
Classic PALS is a command-driven system that runs through a telnet program.
If you have used classic PALS and are adept at using commands, or if you are dialing up through a slow modem connection, classic PALS might be your preference.