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1. IntroductionIt is shorted as E-mail and is one of the
functions of message services provided in a
network system. Electronic mail usually uses to exchange
messages and date files. Each
user is assigned an electronic mail box. Using the appropriate
command, the user can scan
a list of messages in the mail box, display the contents of a
particular message, send a
message to another user, and so forth. To send a message, it is
not necessary for the
recipient to be present at the computer. The message resides in
the mailbox until it is read.
The sender may restrict delivery of the message to authorized
readers by using password.
That is the recipient must sign for the message by typing is or
her identifying password.
2. Meaning of E-mailElectronic mail (also known as email or
e-mail) is one of the most commonly use
services on the internet, allowing people to send messages to
one or more recipients.
Email was invented by Ray Tomlinson in 1972.
3. Email services Yahoo mail Google mail Hot mail Rediff
mail
4. Advantages of E-mail It is quick and can be used to contact
users all over the world It is cheaper and faster than writing a
letter It is especially useful for short messages
It can be sent at any time of the day without having to worry
about different globaltime zones
It can be sent to either one person or a group of people at the
same time E-mail are easy to use E-mail are fast E-mail doesnt use
paper and save the time of the librarian.
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Can send messages across the globe Can send message to more
recipients
5. Disadvantages of E-mail Many people send unwanted emails to
others Email cant really be used for official business documents
With systems and internet cant send email
6. E-mail Applications in Libraries Electronic library Helps and
contacts Enquiry Service Help using e-Resources Renewing books and
journals Noise alert service Useful contacts Your Liaison Librarian
Surveys, feedback and complaints Support for learning Support for
research Special Collections & Archives Due date reminders sent
a few days before an item is due Overdue notices sent a day or two
after an item is due Items recalled notices when items have been
recalled from you for another
borrower
Items available notices when the items you have recalled are
available for pick up
Fine notices when items have been overdue, lost or damaged
