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Date:   March 31, 2005

To:       Library Board

From:   Greta Chapman

Re:       Contract renewal

 

 

Action needed:  Approval of resource contracts

 

Cost:  $10,531 for the following six resources

 

 

Ongoing review of our databases has identified the following contracts to be added to the Contract Approval list.  These resources are renewed and billed annually.

 

 

Resource

               Cost

NoveList – provides online readers’ advisory service for patrons through our website

$630

Value Line – investment information and research from our library computers

$3,675

SIRS – full-text articles about current issues

$1,075

Sanborn Maps – historic maps charting the growth and development of SD communities

$252

All Data – comprehensive automotive diagnostic and repair information, from our library computers

$1,500

Learning Express – interactive tutorials and practice tests

$2,299

Dear Reader (already on approval list) – a customizable newsletter service informing patrons about library materials

$1,100

 

 

If approved, these databases will be added to the Contract Approval list, for annual review and approval.