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AirPAC for Smartphones is here!
A new version of AirPAC - specifically suited to Apple iPhone,
WiFi-enabled iPod Touch, and BlackBerry® Storm™ Smartphone users
is now available.
Users of the main library site will be automatically redirected to the mobile
version of the Library catalogue - also available at:
http://m.library.vu.edu.au.
Users can search the Library Web OPAC using a simplified search interface, as
well as accessing Campus Information (including location details and maps, with
Library hours to be added early next year) and My Account (check holds and
perform renewals). Users who prefer to use the full
version of the Library site can easily link back to the Main Site without any
problems. Full connectivity to e-books, databases and other e-resources is
also possible. |
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What is AirPAC? |
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AirPAC is a version of the VU Library Catalogue designed especially for
wireless devices.
AirPAC is currently enabled to allow WAP-enabled mobile phone users access. As
present, however, AirPAC is not enabled
for other hand-held wireless devices (for example: Palm™) due to network
security issues. |
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What is WAP? |
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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is an advanced messaging service on digital
mobile phones and other mobile terminals, that allows you to see internet
content in special text format. Internet
content designed for WAP access is configured quite differently, and some
variation in the accessibility of services does occur.
If you'd like more information on this feature, we recommend that you contact
your mobile phone service provider. |
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WAP VU Library Catalogue Web Address |
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 We
do not recommend this site for normal web access. There are no other
Victoria University web services currently available via WAP-enabled devices. |
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AirPAC Access Features |
AirPAC can be used to access the following Library Catalogue features:
- Search
- Subject
- Title
- Keyword
- Call No
- Request items
- It is possible to Request (Place a Hold) on an item once you have
located it via a search.
- AVS Search (Advanced Keyword Search)
- Where it is possible to undertake a keyword search, which can be
limited by any (or all) of the following criteria:
- Language
- Material Type
- Location
- Year
- Sort by
- Patron info
- Items checked out
- Renew items (via Items checked out)
- Items on hold
- Cancel holds (Via Items on hold)
- Help with searching
Whilst this is a free service, normal WAP access rates will apply. You
should contact your mobile phone service provider for more information. |
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