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Telefacsimile from a user perspective.

K K Kaya1, T A Bremer, K R Carey

  • 1Roland R. Renne Library, Montana State University, Bozeman 59717-0022.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|July 1, 1987
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Telefacsimile (fax) service offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional mail delivery for documents. Recipients found faxed materials to be timely and of good quality, indicating high satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Communication Studies
  • Logistics Management

Background:

  • Traditional mail delivery is a common method for document transmission.
  • The need for faster and more efficient document delivery methods is increasing.
  • Telefacsimile technology offers a potential alternative to mail services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of telefacsimile service versus traditional mail delivery.
  • To assess recipient satisfaction with materials received via telefacsimile.
  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of telefacsimile for long-distance document delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study was conducted at Montana State University.
  • Recipients of telefacsimile materials were surveyed.

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  • Survey questions focused on the purpose, timeliness, and quality of the delivered materials.

    • Main Results:

    • Recipients generally expressed satisfaction with the purpose, timeliness, and quality of telefacsimile transmissions.
    • Telefacsimile was identified as a cost-effective solution for document delivery.
    • Telefacsimile proved to be an efficient method for transmitting documents over long distances.

    Conclusions:

    • Telefacsimile service is a viable and preferred alternative to mail for certain document delivery needs.
    • The study supports the use of telefacsimile for efficient and satisfactory long-distance communication.
    • Implementing telefacsimile can lead to improved document delivery efficiency and cost savings.