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And Others; Byrd, Gary D. – Library Journal, 1979
Summarizes use statistics for the first year of search activity for the Kansas City Libraries Metropolitan Information Network (MINET). Included are databases searched, types of participating libraries, patron status, search systems used, charges, nonpaid searches, and referrals. (SW)
Descriptors: Databases, Documentation, Information Utilization, Libraries
Huston, Mary M. – Library Journal, 1979
Reviews research findings on the effects of user fees in online searching, and concludes that charging does discourage use of computerized retrieval systems. It is recommended that alternatives to direct user fees be sought whenever possible. (SW)
Descriptors: Financial Policy, Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Utilization
Malinconico, S. Michael – Library Journal, 1985
This essay illustrates a technique for reducing the risks of capital investment decisions involving considerable sums for advanced technologies by considering its application to a problem that arises frequently in selection of automated library systems. Incomplete information, using available information, selecting a system, and consultants are…
Descriptors: Consultants, Decision Making, Electronic Equipment, Information Systems
