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Britten, William A. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Reviews arguments for and against fees for online services and describes a supply side model in which the library absorbs the costs of online searching. The implementation of this policy at an academic library is evaluated and detailed guidelines for implementing such a policy are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Budgets, Comparative Analysis

Belanger, Sandra E.; Emmick, Nancy J. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Describes a study undertaken by San Jose State University of business-related ready reference searches done at that library. The results suggest that within certain restrictions of patron questions, librarian training, search cost, and the database, ready reference online searches can be the most cost effective approach to providing business…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Business, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Bassett, Robert J.; And Others – 1984
This document reports the findings of a study group charged with reviewing the current and future prospects for database searching and electronic access to information in the Library of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Specific points of interest include factors influencing the demand for these services, costs of providing the services,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Fees, Higher Education
Peng, Samuel S.; Korb, Roslyn A.; Rose, Joseph; Snyder, Thomas D.; Cohen, Michael P. – 1999
This study is the final report from the National Center for Education Statistics task force on redesign of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Following an executive summary outlining the need for changes and a series of recommendations, Section 1 details the reasons, goals, and processes involved in the IPEDS redesign.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Producers