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Costing information services.

R P Lutz

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |April 1, 1971
    PubMed
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    Establishing equitable user fees for medical information centers is crucial for cost-sharing. This study analyzes various charging systems, presenting alternative pricing models for efficient information access.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Information Science
    • Health Services Management

    Background:

    • Information centers are increasingly vital across disciplines, including medicine.
    • Medical library professionals can enhance information accessibility for healthcare users.
    • Sharing operating expenses necessitates a fair system for user charges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and discuss various systems for establishing user charges in information centers.
    • To present alternative pricing strategies for information services.
    • To outline the implementation of a cost system and explore related philosophical considerations.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and discussion of numerous existing user charge systems.
    • Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each charging system.

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  • Presentation of alternative pricing methods with cost examples.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple user charge systems were evaluated for their equity and practicality.
    • Alternative pricing models were proposed, with potential costs ranging from $7.50 to $2.50 per request.
    • Implementation steps for a cost system were outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • An equitable user charge system is essential for the financial sustainability of medical information centers.
    • The study provides a framework for selecting and implementing appropriate pricing strategies.
    • Consideration of philosophical implications is important for successful cost system adoption.