E Mail for Libraries (Supplements to Computers in Libraries)

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.