Electronic Mail in Libraries

Explores the effects of the applications of electronic mail in the library. The text examines its advantages over paper mail, its use in local area networks, national networks and bulletin boards. The author supplies technical details where appropriate.

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This book aims to provide full coverage of the usage and application potential of electronic mail within the library and information centre. Commencing with an introduction to the basic principles underlying the technology, the author then examines how a number of libraries use Email in their daily activities. The author guides the reader through the many issues to be considered when implementing an Email system: hardware / software purchase decisions, use in local area networks, the advantages of the medium over fax and telex, etc. Looking a several popular Email systems available, Dewey provides an evaluative framework within which to assess the merits of any given package. The work is concluded with several appendices, including a glossary of electronic mail and related computer terms, bibliography general online sources and a directory of Email vendors.