[20030507]98-538C_联邦政府机构提供的按需传真服务.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-538 CUpdated May 7, 2003Fax-on-Demand Services Available fromFederal Government AgenciesGlenda RichardsonInformation Research SpecialistInformation Research DivisionSummaryNumerous associations, newspapers, schools, and government agencies are findingfax publishing an efficient way to distribute information to the public or to a targetedaudience. This service is often called a “fax-server” or “fax-on-demand.” The types ofinformation available by fax can include: services to the public, selected reports, pressreleases, speeches, statistics, and biographical information. Recipients must have a faxmachine.These services can usually be accessed 24 hours a day, either through a telephonekey pad or through the receiver of a fax machine. By calling a contact number, a userhears taped instructions on how to receive a menu of items that can be faxed directly tohis or her fax machine. There is no charge other than for a phone call of equal length,including any long distance phone connections that are made. The following is a list of federal government agencies that offer fax