Choosing the right training technology for an organization should be based on the effectiveness and the costs of alternative delivery methods. ADVISOR 2.0 (a media selection/cost analysis tool) uses a systematic approach to analyze a training course, focusing on evaluation of direct and hidden costs, amount of up-front investment required, and…

The four basic criteria for the selection of library materials--quality, library relevancy, aesthetic and technical aspects, and cost--remain the same in the electronic era of information. What they mean and how they are used has changed. But even quality and cost, the two most controversial criteria, carry great importance for the responsible…