Definition

Service that allows users to send text messages (SMS messages) via their cell phones to a library. The library receives the messages in their e-mail client (such as Microsoft Outlook). The librarian's reply is composed as an e-mail message that is then edited down automatically by special software and sent to the user's cell phone as in incoming text message.

Tools

  • Reference by SMS A subscription service offered by Altarama (an Australian company)
  • Teleflip A free tool that allows you to use your e-mail client to send text messages to any cellphone (as long as you know the cell phone number).

Further Reading

Discussions at VR SIG Meetings


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