Information Access and Delivery in Health Sciences Libraries, Vol. 3

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.

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

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.

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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)

Lipscomb, Carolyn E.

The contributors represent the specialty of library and information sciences. Most are from U.S. medical libraries and health sciences libraries, including Pacific Southwest Regional Medical Library and UCLA Louise Darling Biomedical Library.