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                        Electronic Bulletin Boards

If you need quick information on microcomputers, highway construction, or
even national weather trends, electronic bulletin boards may have the
answers. Electronic bulletin boards can offer you low-cost, online access
to unique information and resources not normally available through
commercial database vendors.  And what is more important, the information
on electronic bulletin boards is often updated daily, providing you with
the newest information not yet available in larger, conventional databases. 
Another advantage to electronic bulletin boards is their relative easy
access.  Where accessing conventional online databases may require special
knowledge of computer languages, bulletin boards are frequently driven by
simple, user-friendly menus.

One of the nicer features of these bulletin boards which most online
databases lack is that they often allow dialogue to take place between the
user and the system operator (sysop), and even between different users. 
The Air Force's Small Computer Technical Center, for example, allows you to
leave a message on the bulletin board outlining, say, a computer software
problem you are having, and if the system operator or one of the other
users can help, they can leave you a message, sometimes on the same day. 
While some bulletin boards require a subscription fee, many do not, which
means you pay only for any long distance telephone charges.

Listed below are a sampling of the principal bulletin boards available. 
Additional online systems are identified in the preceding section on
federal government databases.

* Agricultural Library Forum (ALF)
	National Agricultural Library (NAL)
	U.S. Department of Agriculture                           Data: 301-344-8510
	10301 Baltimore Blvd.                                    Data: 301-344-8511
	Beltsville, MD  20705                                   Voice: 301-344-1204
ALF provides a convenient, low-cost tool for electronically accessing
information about NAL products and services and for exchanging agricultural
information and resources.  ALF supports three types of communications: NAL
bulletins, messaging and conferencing between users, and file transfers. 
24 hours/day; 7 days/week.

* Automated Data Service
	U.S. Naval Observatory
	Time Services Department
	Department of the Navy
	34th & Massachusetts Ave., NW                            Data: 202-653-1079
	Washington, D.C.  20392-5100                            Voice: 202-653-1522
ADS is designed to provide a means for the exchange of information among
members of the precise time community.  The data available on ADS provide
measurements of the offsets of various systems of precise time transfer
from the U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock and information about the
operational status of these systems.

* BXR Information Corner
	Internal Revenue Service
	U.S. Department of the Treasury
	Systems Services Branch                                  Data: 703-756-6109
	Washington, D.C.  20224                                 Voice: 703-756-6280
The main message base for this bulletin board concerns technical
computer-related topics such as hardware, software, graphics,
word-processing and computer security.  There are 11 areas for users to
discuss ways to enhance productivity.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  Sysop:
Marianne Crockford.

* Climate Analysis Center Bulletin Board
	U.S. Department of Commerce
	National Weather Service
	5200 Auth Road, Room 805                  Data: Fee-based, call for details
	Washington, D.C.  20233                                 Voice: 301-763-4670
This bulletin board provides weekly and monthly summaries of temperatures,
precipitation, and other climatic conditions, primarily for agricultural
and energy applications.  Sysop: Vernon Patterson.

* Detroit-Area Office of the Office of Personnel Management Bulletin Board
Service
	Detroit Area Office
	Office of Personnel Management
	477 Michigan Ave., Room 565                              Data: 313-226-4423
	Detroit, MI  48226                                      Voice: 313-226-7520
Federal job information for the 14 states in the Chicago region is
available via this board.  Listings include some qualifications and pay
scale information, job applications, opportunities for college graduates,
and other specialized topics.  The board is used by libraries, college
placement offices and other schools as well as by individuals.  24
hours/day; 7 days/week.  Sysop: Dave Nason.

* Eximbank Bulletin Board Service
	Export-Import Bank of the United States
	811 Vermont Ave., NW                                     Data: 202-566-4699
	Washington, D.C.  20571                                 Voice: 202-566-4490
The bulletin board offers descriptions of some of the bank's lending
programs and the Foreign Credit Insurance Association's policies.  It
includes application forms, press releases, seminar schedules, a referral
list of banks in the EIB programs and a EIB staff directory.

* Fannie Mae Information Service
	Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
	3900 Wisconsin Ave., NW
	Washington, D.C.  20016-2899                       800-752-6440 (fee-based)
The quasi-government agency Fannie Mae utilizes MORNET electronic bulletin
boards to broadcast information and provide a message exchange network to
meet the needs of the mortgage industry.  Topics include pricing, regional
office contact lists, news, analysis, legislative reports, debt information
and updates to Fannie Mae guides.  7 days/week; 24 hours/day.

* FCC Public Access Link (PAL Online)
	Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
	1919 M. St., NW
	Washington, D.C.  20554                                        202-632-7581
Manufacturers and importers who submit applications for equipment approval
by the FCC can track the status of their applications with this bulletin
board.  Confidentially assigned code numbers limit access of each user to
information on its own application.  Limited Access.

* FEBBS (Federal Highway Administration Remote Bulletin Board System)
	Federal Highway Administration
	U.S. Department of Transportation
	400 7th St., SW                                          Data: 202-366-3764
	Washington, DC  20590                                   Voice: 202-366-9022
FEBBS provides information on FHWA topics including traffic, highways,
construction, paving and other related subjects.  24 hours/day; 7
days/week.  Sysop: Carl Shea.

* Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Electronic Bulletin Board
	Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)             Data: 202-371-9578
	Washington, D.C.  20429                                 Voice: 202-898-8966
The FDIC Bulletin Board was established to provide a means for FDIC
personnel to practice transferring files.  The Board can be accessed by the
general public and does not contain bank information.  24 hours/day; 7
days/week.  Sysop: Richard Campbell.

* Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issuance Posting System(CIPS)
	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission                     Data: 202-357-8997
	Washington, D.C.  20426                                 Voice: 202-357-5570
CIPS provides the full text of the FERC daily issuances, press releases,
the Commission agenda, and a daily listing of all filings made to the
Commission.  23 hours/day (down 8 AM - 9 AM) Monday - Friday.  Sysop: Sid
Barinder.

* FE TELENEWS
	Office of Fossil Energy
	U.S. Department of Energy                                Data: 202-586-6496
	Washington, D.C.  20585                                 Voice: 202-586-6503
FE TELENEWS is a free online service for coal, oil, gas and petroleum
reserves information, including news announcements, congressional
testimony, fact sheets, speeches, federal research and development programs
facts.  A free user guide is available from TELENEWS Staff, FE-10, Room
4G-085 at the above address.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

* Hay Locator Bulletin Board
	Rick Westerman
	Operations Manager AG Communication Network
	Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
	Smith Hall, Room 105
	West Lafayette, IN  47907                                      317-494-8333
This up-to-date, computerized listing of hay and straw for buyers and
sellers across the nation can be searched by hay types, location, sellers,
and buyers.  Available free with 500, 1200, or 2400 baud connection.  The
system operates on a single user dial-up computer that provides access to
the information and some of the programs available in the Indiana FACTS
network.  Extension newsletters, news stories from Purdue's Agricultural
Communications Service and other sources are put on the system daily in
preassigned groupings called "topics."  Users can search for items of
interest and then globally or selectively display items on their terminal
screen or to a printing terminal.  Subject areas include agricultural,
agribusiness and home management.  Intended users are any private citizens
normally served by the extension.  Users pay only for the phone call.

* Information Resource Management Electronic Bulletin Board
	Information Resources Management Office
	General Accounting Office                                Data: 202-275-1050
	Washington, D.C.                                        Voice: 202-275-5327
This is a newsletter and message center bulletin board directed toward
users of various information management programs, including word
processing, spreadsheets, databases and communications.  24 hours/day, 7
days/week.  Sysop: Sheryl Gee.

* Information Resources Service Center
	Information Resources Services Office        Data: 202-535-7661 (1200 baud)
	General Services Administration              Data: 202-786-9014 (2400 baud)
	Washington, D.C.  20405                                 Voice: 202-566-1683
Nationwide users can access information on contracts awarded by General
Services Administration --Information Resources Management Service by
accessing this bulletin board.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  Sysop: Chuck
Massey.

* Information Systems Engineering Bulletin Board Systems (ISE BBs)
	National Institute of Standards and Technology           Data: 301-948-2048
	A257 Technology Building                                 Data: 301-948-2059
	Gaithersburg, MD  20899                                 Voice: 301-975-3272
The ISE BBS provides access to information on NIST National Computer
Systems Laboratory and ISE program activities; summaries of standards
reports; publications lists; and a listing of other bulletin board systems. 
Users can leave messages for each other and questions for the sysop.  24
hours/day, 7 days/week.

* National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bulletin Board
System
	National Aeronautics and Space Administration
	Information Technology Center                            Data: 202-453-9008
	Washington, D.C.  20546                                 Voice: 202-453-9009
NASA's wildcat bulletin board system was established to provide an
information service for messaging and filing, to be used by both NASA
employees and the general public.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  Sysop: Nader
Ghabadi, John Walker.

* Naval Aviation News Computer Information (NANci)
	Department of the Navy
	The Pentagon                                             Data: 202-475-1173
	Washington, D.C.  20350                                 Voice: 202-433-4407
NANci provides a source of aviation news and historical facts for naval
buffs.  Messaging is available.  Access is sometimes limited during working
hours.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  Sysop: Commander John A. Norton.

* Navy Regional Data Automation Center Remote Bulletin Board System (NARDAC
RBBS)
	Navy Regional Data Automation Center                           804-445-1121
	Department of the Navy, VA  23511-6497Voice: 804-445-4157, (804)
445-1627
NARDAC RBBS is designed to promote the dissemination and exchange of
microcomputer-based public domain software for the Department of the Navy. 
Included are Navy applications, database management systems, word
processing, communications, electronic spreadsheets, barcoding and system
utilities.  The latest information on the microcomputer contracts and
conferences can be accessed.

* NOAA FIDO (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
	Information Technology Center
	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
	U.S. Department of Commerce                              Data: 301-770-0069
	Washington, D.C.  20230                                 Voice: 301-443-8225
Designed for non-technical purposes, NOAA FIDO provides for the exchange of
information about office automation.  NOAA employees and other users
interested in PC's usually discuss ways to get the most out of their
machines.  The public will find NOAA FIDO helpful in that scientists use
the board and will often answer questions.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week. 
Sysop: Tom Murphy.

* Office Automation Bulletin Board (OMSD Bulletin Board)
	Bureau of the Census
	U.S. Department of Commerce                              Data: 301-763-4576
	Washington, D.C.  20233                                 Voice: 301-763-4950
This system was designed to provide for an exchange of information between
Bureau employees and other users of office automation.  Members share ideas
and experience about word processing, graphics, electronics and other
utilities.  24 hours/day; 7 days/week.  Sysop:  Nevins Frankel.

* Office of Program Planning and Evaluation Bulletin Board
	Office of Program Planning and Evaluation
	U.S. Department of Commerce                              Data: 202-377-1423
	Washington, D.C.  20230                                 Voice: 202-377-2949
Designed as an internal communications mechanism for Commerce Department
budget and planning officers, bulletins contain information on schedules,
staff assignments, and related information.  It is also used to transmit
documents and spreadsheets to and from Bureaus outside the H.C. Hoover
Building. The board is open and users may leave messages requesting help in
identifying appropriate contact persons for Commerce Department matters. 
24 hours/day; 7 days/week.  Sysop: Patricia Spencer.

* OPEnet
	U.S. Department of Education
	Office of Postsecondary Education
	OPEnet Coordinator
	c/o Dialcom Services
	6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 150
	Rockville, MD  20852                                           301-770-4280
The Office of Postsecondary Education network provides information exchange
with financial aid services and administrators, institutions, and the U.S.
Department of Education.  Included are regulations, notices of proposed
rulemaking, news bulletins, calendars, workshop and meeting notices, press
releases, and messaging.  Subscription required.

* Personnel
	Bureau of the Census
	U.S. Department of Commerce                              Data: 301-763-4574
	Washington, D.C.  20233                                 Voice: 301-763-7448
This service lists Bureau vacancies and describes the positions giving pay
plan and other information.  Users may leave a message with their name and
phone number.  24 hours/day; 7 days/week.  Sysop: Nevins Frankel.

* Remote Bulletin Board System
	U.S. Department of Energy-Germantown                     Data: 301-353-4892
	Washington, D.C.  20545                                 Voice: 301-353-2500
DOE RBBS offers information and public domain utility software for
microcomputer users.  RBBS allows users to look at bulletins and listings,
download information, and post or read messages.  8:30 am to 5:00 pm,
Monday-Friday.

* Science Resources Studies Electronic Bulletin Board System
	National Science Foundation
	Division of Science Resources Studies                    Data: 202-634-1764
	Washington, D.C.  20550         Voice: 202-634-4250 (SRS Technical Service)
The SRS Electronic Bulletin Board provides up-to-date statistical data and
other information on financial and human resources related to science,
engineering and technology.  The board contains brief narrative reports on
current studies and announcements.  24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  Sysop: Jean
Deans.

* Small Computer Technical Center
	Department of the Air Force                              Data: 618-256-6510
	Scott Air Force Base, IL  62225                         Voice: 618-256-4206
This board provides an information exchange network for users of small
computers.  Discussions usually focus on how to enhance the productivity of
computer hardware and software.  There is no military information exchanged
on the board.  24 hours/day; 7 days/week.

* The Economic Bulletin Board
	U.S. Department of Commerce
	Office of Business Analysis and Economic Affairs         Data: 202-377-3870
	Washington, D.C.  20230                                 Voice: 202-377-1986
Users may tap in to the latest releases from the Bureau of Economic
Analysis, Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics and other
federal agencies.  Included are GNP, CPI, employment, income, foreign trade
data, studies and reports, listings of publications and data bases. 
Subscriptions and a limited free try-out service are both available.  24
hours/day.

* United States Information Agency Bulletin Service (USIA BBS)
	U.S. Information Agency                                  Data: 202-376-2901
	Washington, D.C.  20547                                 Voice: 202-376-7778
This is a specialized bulletin board service established to facilitate
message traffic between USIA and its overseas posts, contractors and
clients, and also for the exchange of information between broadcasters. 
The service is open to USIA employees, clients and contractors; the media;
and other BBS operators.  Sysop: Pat Pasco.

* Veterans Administration Foreclosed Property Listing Remote Bulletin Board
	Veterans Administration
	Washington, D.C.  20420
Regional Veterans Administration offices provide online listings of local
property foreclosures via remote bulletin board systems.  The participating
regional offices are listed below.  Except where specified, the bulletin
boards operate evenings and weekends.  The following number for each office
is the remote computer bulletin board for property listings.  LGO = Loan
Guaranty Officer; PMC = Property Management Chief.

Montgomery, AL
Voice: 204-832-7193
Data: 205-832-7202

Anchorage, AK
Voice: 907-271-4562
Data: 907-271-2249

Phoenix, AZ
Voice: 602-241-2748
Data: 602-241-2371

N. Little Rock, AR
Voice: 501-370-3758
Data: 501-370-3881

Denver, CO
Voice: 303-980-2847
Data: 303-980-2984

Hartford, CT
Voice: 203-244-2897
Data: 203-240-3021

St. Louis, MO
Voice: 314-425-5144
Data: 314-539-3145

Fort Harrison, MT
Voice: 406-442-6410
Data: 406-442-7024

Waco, TX
Voice: 817-757-6869
Data: 817-757-6308

Salt Lake City, UT
Voice: 801-588-598
Data: 801-524-3550

Manchester, NH
Voice: 603-666-7656
Data: 603-240-3021

Newark, NJ
Voice: 201-645-3607
Data: 201-645-3953

Los Angeles, CA
Voice: 213-209-7838
Data: 213-209-7920

Washington, D.C.
Voice: 202-275-0611
Data: 202-275-5622

St. Petersburg, FL
Voice: 813-893-3404
Data: 813-822-3821

Atlanta, GA
Voice: 404-881-3474
Data: 404-347-7768

Boise, ID
Voice: 208-334-1910
Data: 208-334-9696

Chicago, IL
Voice: 312-353-4068
Data: 312-353-2382

Louisville, KY
Voice: 502-582-5866
Data: 502-582-5134

New Orleans, LA
Voice: 504-589-6459
Data: 504-589-3871

Togue, ME
Voice: 207-623-5434
Data: 207-240-3021

Baltimore, MD
Voice: 301-962-4467
Data: 301-962-7876

Boston, MA
Voice: 617-223-3052
Data: 203-240-3021

San Francisco, CA
Voice: 415-974-0204
Data: 415-974-9510

Lincoln, NE
Voice: 402-471-5031
Data: 402-471-5034

Indianapolis, IN
Voice: 317-269-7827
Data: 317-269-7527

Des Moines, IA
Voice: 515-284-4657
Data: 515-284-4869

Wichita, KS
Voice: 316-269-6311
Data: 316-269-6739

Winston-Salem, NC
Voice: 919-761-3494
Data: 919-761-3585

Cleveland, OH
Voice: 216-522-3583
Data: 216-522-7664

Muskogee, OK
Voice: 918-687-2161
Data: 918-687-2556

Detroit, MI
Voice: 313-226-7561
Data: 313-226-4227

St. Paul, MN
Voice: 612-725-4054
Data: 612-725-3050

Jackson, MS
Voice: 601-965-4826
Data: 601-965-4825

Houston, TX
Voice: 713-660-4154
Data: 713-660-4140

Albuquerque, NM
Voice: 505-766-2214
Data: 505-766-8335

Buffalo, NY
Voice: 716-846-5295
Data: 716-846-4702

New York, NY
Voice: 212-620-6424
Data: 203-240-3021

Portland, OR
Voice: 503-221-2481
Data: 503-221-6884

Philadelphia, PA
Voice: 215-951-5509
Data: 215-951-5514

Pittsburgh, PA
Voice: 412-644-6979
Data: 412-644-4755

Columbia, SC
Voice: 803-765-5154
Data: 803-765-5407

Nashville, TN
Voice: 615-251-5241
Data: 615-736-2100

San Juan, PR
Voice: 809-766-5216
Data: 809-766-3000

Huntington, WV
Voice: 304-529-5047
Data: 304-529-5434

Honolulu, HI
Voice: 808-546-2160
Data: 808-541-1476

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