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The PHILSOM system--one user's experience.

V M Bowden

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |April 1, 1976
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    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Library adopted the PHILSOM serials control system, enhancing public access to records. This system empowered users to answer over half of their own serials-related questions, improving efficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Health Sciences Librarianship

    Background:

    • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Library joined the PHILSOM (Public Health Library Services Online Management) system in 1971.
    • PHILSOM is a comprehensive serials control network designed to manage library serials resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the experiences of a health sciences library in implementing and utilizing the PHILSOM system.
    • To evaluate the benefits and impact of the PHILSOM system on library operations and user services.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of the implementation and ongoing use of the PHILSOM system.
    • Analysis of the library's serials department procedures (processing, claiming, bindery, personnel).
    • Summary of costs associated with the PHILSOM network and the library.

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    Main Results:

    • The primary benefit identified was the creation of multiple copies of the holdings list, increasing public accessibility and value of serial records.
    • User tallies indicated that over 50% of serials-related inquiries were resolved directly by users.
    • The PHILSOM system influenced various departmental procedures, including processing, claiming, bindery, and personnel management.

    Conclusions:

    • The PHILSOM system significantly enhanced the accessibility and utility of serial records.
    • Increased user self-sufficiency in accessing serials information was a key outcome.
    • The system demonstrated a positive impact on the efficiency and operations of the serials department.