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Stern, David – Special Libraries, 1988
Discusses the use by librarians of BITNET and other national electronic mail networks for note and file transfer. Progress made in developing gateways and network interfaces is described. The problem of smaller libraries without access to large computer facilities and the issue of charging are considered as future concerns. (11 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Library Networks, Special Libraries

Friedman, Lydia; And Others – Special Libraries, 1994
Describes the Basic Health Sciences Library Network (BHSL), a multistate interlibrary loan network that operates without direct charges to its 460 member libraries or federal or state funding. Loan activity for 1992 resulted in collective savings of $592,672. The BHSL model can be applied to any group using a common locator tool. (Contains 17…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Governance, Guidelines