Electronic Mail in Libraries
Published in November 1989
Book
Hardback
158 pages
978-0-88736-327-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-88736-327-6 (9780887363276)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
What is electronic mail?; the library use of Email - applications; computer-based Email - a preview; choosing a computer-based external Email service; other options and alternatives - fax, voice, and telex and teletex; local area networks (LAN) for Email; selecting a computer and modem; selecting terminal software selection and a look at popular terminal software packages; DIALMAIL - a look at a popular system; CompuService - a look at a popular consumer database with Email functions; Delphi - a national network with its own Email system; MCI Mail - a worldwide Email network; Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) as local Email hosts.