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Hamby, Rogan – Computers in Libraries, 2012
The technology of the 21st century has had no shortage of challenges for libraries, but it has also brought opportunities. Operating systems, databases, and application environments that can use cheap off-the-shelf hardware to scale and handle hundreds of millions of transactions were not developed for libraries. However, libraries have taken…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Pilot Projects, Libraries, Information Systems
Campbell, Robert M.; Stern, Barrie T. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Reviews the copyright problems involved in interlibrary loans using photocopies of journal articles and describes the development of a document delivery system, in which materials are stored on optical disks, printed on demand, and a copyright fee is included in pricing. Technical and practical aspects of the system are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Copyrights, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems
Moore, Mary Y.; And Others – American Libraries, 1988
This series of articles describes and evaluates the use of facsimile transmission for document delivery in five major library projects, which include state- and countywide networks of public, academic, and medical libraries. Performance factors discussed include equipment, cost effectiveness, and user satisfaction. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Electronic Equipment, Electronic Mail
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Anand, Havelin – Electronic Library, 1987
Describes the implementation of a telefacsimile plan used for interlibrary loan messaging and document delivery, and evaluates the system in terms of volume and quality of transmissions, turnaround time, costs and human resources, and equipment operation. The benefits and potential of telefacsimile for interlibrary loans are summarized.…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Anand, Havelin – Electronic Library, 1987
Discusses features of telefacsimile systems and why it was considered as a means of document delivery. A preliminary study is described which assessed telefacsimile equipment and suitable participating libraries for the experiment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Delivery Systems, Developed Nations, Electronic Mail