Current awareness services in the public library as a fee-based offering
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Date
1998
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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Abstract
This is a critical essay that examines the feasibility of a fee-based Current Awareness Service (CAS) in public libraries. New technological concepts and products have provided ways in which CAS can be offered in a public library without requiring tremendous resources. The implications of implementing a fee-based CAS are discussed. The paper provides a guideline for determining if CAS is feasible for public libraries. It surveys the literature for recommendations on ways to determine reasonable fees for Current Awareness Services.
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Current Awareness Service, Business Information Services, Selective Dissemination of Information, public libraries, fee-based services