Database Selection: One Size Does Not Fit All.

Allison, DeeAnn; McNeil, Beth; Swanson, Signe

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ERIC Number: EJ610144

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Publication Date: 2000

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Database Selection: One Size Does Not Fit All.

Allison, DeeAnn; McNeil, Beth; Swanson, Signe

College & Research Libraries, v61 n1 p56-63 Jan 2000

Describes a strategy for selecting a delivery method for electronic resources based on experiences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Considers local conditions, pricing, feature options, hardware costs, and network availability and presents a model for evaluating the decision based on dollar requirements and local issues. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Local Issues, Models, Selection Tools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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