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Procedure for Sending Telegrams


Call:   International Telegram   (1-800-995-1844) - voice mail prompts through process; or online at itelegram.com

They will ask for:

a. The phone number you are calling from.   
b. The city you are calling from.   (Columbus)
c. The state you are calling from.   (Ohio)

Give them the message.

When sending cables to inquire about items we would like to purchase, use the following format:

We would like to purchase item(s) __________ (from catalog _________). Please advise if they are still available and reserve it/them for us. Do not ship until you receive our confirming order. Thank you!

Usually you will want to give the return address of the person signing the message:

(person + title)
(department)
Ohio State University Libraries
1858 Neil Ave. Mall
Columbus, OH 43210-1286

Lastly, they will ask:

a. Do you want a confirmation copy for an additional charge?   (yes)
b. Do you want it billed to the phone you are calling from?   (yes)
c. What is the telephone number listed under?   (Ohio State University Libraries)
d. What is your credit card number? Also, they might ask for your initials.


* Be sure to date the message you're working from and write the operator # on the top of the message.


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