Fee-Based Services In Library Information Centres 2nd Ed.

Description:
Previously titled 'Making a Charge for Library and Information Services', 'Fee Based Information Services' provides an examination of charging for library and information services and the possible implications that this might bring to the profession. A number of extensive case studies are given to illustrate precedents and points of best practice.

Table of Contents:
1. Why charge; 2. Getting started; 3. Market research; 4. Initial planning; 5. Procedures, documentation and control; 6. Marketing and promotion ;7. Conclusions; 8. Case studies: 8.1 CMS Cameron McKenna (Solicitors); 8.2 Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Universtiy of London; 8.3 MONINFO, Monash University Library, Victoria, Australia; 8.4 Business Research and Information Service (BRIS); 9. References and further reading; Appendix; List of organisations