title: A local network for sharing resources and technical support: BACS/PHILNET.
abstract: Within the framework of large regional and national networks, local libraries can benefit by working together. We report the establishment of an online health sciences library network to share resources and technical support in the greater St. Louis area. BACS/PHILNET has evolved beyond a local automated interlibrary loan network to pilot off-site integrated library and information management systems in hospitals.
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Library, St. Mary's Health Center, St. Louis, Missouri 63117.
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Thayer
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Ray
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007379:Interlibrary Loans / Q000379:methods; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008001:Library Technical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D008923:Missouri