Author Retains CopyrightBryan, Jean2013-03-252022-11-022013-03-252022-11-0219981998https://ir.wgtn.ac.nz/handle/123456789/28605This 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.pdfen-NZhttps://www.wgtn.ac.nz/library/about-us/policies-and-strategies/copyright-for-the-researcharchiveCurrent Awareness ServiceBusiness Information ServicesSelective Dissemination of Informationpublic librariesfee-based servicesTextAll rights, except those explicitly waived, are held by the Author