Library participation in a Biomedical Communication and Information Network

Abstract

The experience of two libraries participating in the SUNY Biomedical Communication Network is described. The history of the Network is briefly given, together with its original aims and their current status. Use of the terminals and formulation of queries are explained. Figures are given for total costs, number of searches performed, and cost per search. There is an account of the internal structure of the administration of the Network.