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Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1985
This comparison of online searching cost figures from several of North Suburban Library System's public libraries notes search costs for 1984, average costs for public library computer searches, cost discrepancies, barriers to integration of online searching as a reference tool, searching data, and philosophical decisions. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Library Networks
Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1985
Examines online searching done for public libraries during October 1984 at The System Reference Service of the multitype North Suburban Library System. Highlights include total requests searched online, total public library requests searched online (by subject category), samples of successful and unsuccessful public library searches, databases…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Networks
Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1983
Online database searching experiences of nine Illinois public libraries--Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Schaumburg Township, Waukegan, Wilmette--are discussed, noting search costs, user charges, popular databases, library acquisition, interaction with users, and staff training. Three sources are…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
