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Peer reviewedJansen, Arnold A. J. – Electronic Library, 1984
This paper proposes solutions to technical, copyright, and financial problems of downloading (storage in machine-readable form at user's site as result of searches in machine-readable file held on vendor's computer). Challenges of downloading--establishing ground rules, new pricing structure, new sales possibilities--are discussed. Six references…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedHein, Morten – Electronic Library, 1986
This discussion of the use of optical scanning and computer formatting for retrospective conversion focuses on a series of applications known as Optical Scanning for Creation of Information Databases (OSCID). Prior research in this area and the usefulness of OSCID for creating low-priced machine-readable data representing older materials are…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, History, Humanities
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Describes features of existing software packages for circulation control (borrower and item files, data capture and verification, issue, return, renewal, loan conditions, reservations, overdues, updating, and management information), and serials control (ordering, recording receipt, reader access, binding and financial control, listings, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Database Management Systems, Information Processing
Peer reviewedSieverts, Eric G.; Hofstede, Marten – Electronic Library, 1994
This last article in a series which reported results of a software evaluation project done by the Netherlands Association of Users of Online Information Systems (VOGIN) focuses on how to select appropriate software. Topics discussed include price considerations; user needs; and types and quality of information. (Contains 11 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Costs, Databases
Peer reviewedRowley, Jennifer; Butcher, David – Electronic Library, 1994
Considers comparative prices for bibliographic data on CD-ROM and in print. Topics addressed include differences in the nature of bibliographic data in the two media, the relative complexities of pricing structure, varying policies on network pricing, and standardization of the licensing arrangement. (KRN)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedCrampton, Margaret – Electronic Library, 1995
Details the development of the FISHLIT bibliographic database at the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology Library at Rhodes University (South Africa), and the subsequent CD-ROM publication of the database by NISC (National Information Services Corporation). Discusses the advantages of CD-ROM publication, costs and information service provision,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Costs, Electronic Publishing
Peer reviewedHeijne, Maria – Electronic Library, 1992
Describes the activities of SURFnet BV, a research network that provides information and communication services in higher education and scientific or industrial research in The Netherlands. Topics discussed include standardization; user services, including electronic mail; costs of using SURFnet; user support services; and the role of libraries in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Databases, Electronic Mail
