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Getting started with electronic mail.

D D Van Vuren, D E Johnson

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Librarians can save time and money by adopting electronic mail for interlibrary loan (ILL) requests and messages. This technology offers significant cost advantages over traditional methods like TWX, mail, and telephones.

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    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Communication Technology

    Background:

    • Traditional communication methods for interlibrary loan (ILL) requests, such as TWX, United States mail, and telephones, can be time-consuming and costly.
    • Librarians require guidance on adopting new technologies for efficient information exchange.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide librarians with practical suggestions for implementing electronic mail systems.
    • To highlight the cost and time-saving benefits of electronic mail for ILL and general messaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of preliminary cost data comparing electronic mail with TWX, postal mail, and telephone.
    • Exploration of key management considerations for electronic mail adoption, including system standardization.
    • Overview of compatible equipment, such as print terminals.

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    Main Results:

    • Electronic mail is frequently half as expensive as TWX for ILL communications.
    • The cost of electronic mail is comparable to or less than traditional postal mail (e.g., a 22-cent stamp).
    • Electronic mail offers substantial time savings compared to conventional communication channels.

    Conclusions:

    • Electronic mail presents a cost-effective and efficient alternative for library communication, particularly for ILL.
    • Standardization of systems and consideration of management concerns are crucial for successful implementation.
    • Librarians can leverage electronic mail and compatible hardware to streamline operations.