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Remote access to electronic library services through a campus network.

L M Bellamy1, J T Silver, M K Givens

  • 1Department of Health Informatics, University of Tennessee, Memphis 38163.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|January 1, 1991
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The Health Science Library at UT Memphis offers remote access to services via a campus network, enhancing user convenience and potentially reducing costs. This digital integration aims to supplement, not replace, traditional in-house library use for the university community.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences Librarianship
  • Information Science
  • Academic Library Technology

Background:

  • Academic libraries are increasingly leveraging campus networks to expand service reach.
  • The Health Science Library at UT Memphis sought to improve access to its resources and services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation and utilization of a campuswide network for enhanced library services.
  • To evaluate the potential benefits of remote access for users and the institution.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of an electronic menu system for service requests (photocopy, interlibrary loan, literature searches).
  • Integration of electronic mail for search result delivery.
  • Development of an electronic bulletin board for library information dissemination.

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  • Utilizing bibliographic retrieval software for local database searching.

    • Main Results:

    • Users can access various library services, including request forms, messaging, and database searching, remotely.
    • Twenty-four-hour remote access to electronic resources is available.
    • The system facilitates efficient communication and information sharing.

    Conclusions:

    • Campus network integration significantly enhances access to health science library services.
    • Remote access offers time and cost savings for users and the institution.
    • Remote access is designed to complement, not replace, physical library usage.