The database gives users direct access by keyword or topic to information from a wide variety of general and professional journals. By visiting your local library. All locations that were registered with UMI to receive authorization numbers were sent an informational packet with authorization I.D. and passwords for accessing the database. If you have not received your packet call either Scott or Ben at the numbers above. Every citizen of New Mexico can use this product at the libraries that have the Internet connections required.
Libraries can issue authorization to their patrons for individual use from home or office.
Remember, this is copyrighted material made available by UMI through specific contracts and therefore must not be abused. Libraries should stress to their patrons that this authorization must not be passed on to others. If UMI sees evidence of unauthorized use, the company will deactivate the library's password. Libraries that are established as users may obtain an additional identification number to issue for private use by patrons. UMI and the State Library provided training to over 400 librarians in 35 sessions statewide.