Information Access and Delivery in Health Sciences Libraries

by Carolyn E. Lipscomb, Alison Bunting

Overview

Nine authors combine their experience and expertise to discuss the realities of circulation, interlibrary loans and document delivery, and fee-based services in health sciences libraries. This long-awaited handbook will serve not only as a textbook, but also as an invaluable resource for practitioners in the field, and will be useful to information specialists in other types of libraries as well. It is organized so that the whole volume or individual chapters may be read as needed. Appendixes provide further information on "nuts and bolts" issues like automated circulation functions, shelving terminology, and shelving measurements. A glossary of terms is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810830509
Publisher:	The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/1996
Series:	Current Practice in Health Science Librarianship Series , #3
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Carolyn E. Lipscomb is a consultant in Durham, N.C. In nearly twenty years at the Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she held a variety of positions, including Head of Circulation/Interlibrary Loan Services.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Expert Reviewers Part 3 Advisory Committee Members Part 4 Authors Part 5 Introduction Chapter 6 1 Adminstration and Organization of Services Chapter 7 2 Access Chapter 8 3 Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Chapter 9 4 Fee-Based Services Chapter 10 5 Future Trends Part 11 Appendix A—Automated Circulation Functions Part 12 Appendix B—Shelving Terminology Part 13 Appendix C—Shelving Measurements Part 14 Glossary Part 15 Index Part 16 Author Biographies

Editorial Reviews

The material on managing a circulation department gives practical advice on implementing an automated system, selecting a photocopier, and more.

Lisca

The book is clearly written, well organized, and contains excellent chapter bibliographies. It is a valuable source of information on access and delivery, whether used in its entirety or as a reference tool for specific issues.

Journal Of Interlibrary Loan

The authors have succeeded in presenting current practice in a rapidly changing field, while describing future trends and discussing the many issues to be addressed as changes occur. The result is a practical guide for students and practitioners alike.

Bulletin Of The Medical Library Association

The authors have succeeded in presenting current practice in a rapidly changing field, while describing future trends and discussing the many issues to be addressed as changes occur. The result is a practical guide for students and practitioners alike.

Journal of the Medical Library Association

Focuses on circulation, interlibrary loan and document delivery, and fee-based services, illustrating both the unique aspects of health sciences libraries and those they have in common with other libraries. A text for library schools and professional training courses, and a reference for librarians and administrators. Notes that health sciences libraries continue to take the lead in implementing new technologies and approaches. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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