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Please contact the DISCUS Office if you have any questions about these instructions.
On-Campus Access
- Each public school district and DISCUS-participating private school should create a link on its Web site that directs users to the DISCUS home page at: http://www.scdiscus.org. DISCUS resources can be searched from the home page and a link to the complete A-Z list of DISCUS databases can be found there as well.
- Individual schools or media centers are also encouraged to include a link on their Web sites.
- DISCUS logos are available for your use with such Web links.
- Schools may also create a desktop shortcut to the DISCUS home page.
- Users of the resources at schools that do not have “static” IP addresses registered with the DISCUS Office will be authenticated via IP geolocation technology or by inputting the current username and password (see “Home Access” instructions below).
- School districts and schools should NOT make separate Web links directly to each DISCUS database. These URLs change frequently, and the DISCUS Office does not provide instructions or support for schools to make such links. Rather, the DISCUS Office keeps the links on the home page updated for school use.
Home Access
- Home/off-campus access to DISCUS resources is made possible through two methods, explained below. These methods are activated when a user attempts to conduct a search or launch a database from the DISCUS Web site.
- o Geolocation technology, which operates behind-the-scenes, is designed to recognize IP addresses originating in South Carolina. Most DISCUS users will be automatically authenticated and allowed seamless access through this method.
- o Users who are not recognized via IP geolocation will be prompted to enter the current DISCUS username and password.
- The DISCUS Office issues a new username and password each year (in August) and distributes this information to librarians and media specialists throughout South Carolina. This information is valid for a full year (through the following August). The username and password must be entered using lower-case letters.
- Librarians, media specialists and library staff are encouraged to share the username and password with eligible South Carolinians (see eligible users below) in person; by e-mail, telephone or fax; or through a variety of printed materials, such as bookmarks, handouts and posters.
- The DISCUS username and password should NEVER be included:
- on any Web site;
- in any printed publications (including school newsletters) that are also posted on a Web site; or
- in any open electronic discussion list (listserv).
- In accordance with the DISCUS licensing agreements, the following individuals are eligible to access the DISCUS databases:
- South Carolina residents; and
- non-residents enrolled or employed in participating educational institutions.
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