[Publib] Alternatives suggestions to Reference USA

[Sally Tornow]

I, too, would be interested in the experience with alternatives, so I would appreciate any answers posted to the list.  While I have no quibble with the quality of Ref USA, it's price makes its very low user rate a real issue in my library.  Thanks!

Sally Tornow
Reference and Information Services Librarian
New Milford Public Library


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From: "Lambert, Jeff M." <JMLambert at riversideca.gov>
To: SLABF-L at LISTS.PSU.EDU; BUSLIB-L at LISTS.NAU.EDU; publib at webjunction.org
Cc: "Lambert, Jeff M." <JMLambert at riversideca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 4:13:46 PM
Subject: [Publib] Alternatives suggestions to Reference USA





 
 

 

 


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Apologies for any cross postings:
 

  
 

Our library is looking into the possibility
of replacing its subscription to Reference
 USA with a similar business
directory type database.   The database would be used primarily for
generating lists of companies by industry, geography, sales, etc.   My
personal favorite is the Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database, but am  curious
what other libraries are using as an alternative to Reference USA.   Database
would need to have the option of remote access, as we have several branch
locations.
 

  
 

Please let me know what works for you, your
customers and budget?  Thanks in advance. 
 

  
 

Jeff Lambert
 

Business Services Manager
 

Riverside Public Library
 

(951) 826-5212
 

jmlambert at riversideca.gov
 

  
 






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