An Experiment in Pricing Mechanisms for Online Information Retrieval.

Holmes, P. L.

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Publication Date: 1985

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An Experiment in Pricing Mechanisms for Online Information Retrieval.

Holmes, P. L.

Information Services and Use, v5 n5 p269-75 Oct 1985

Describes an experiment which compares two methods of charging users for online searches; first, a time-based charge; and second, a two-part fee determined by connect time and citations printed. The results are analyzed in terms of patterns of user activity under both systems. (CLB)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Fees, Information Retrieval, Information Services, Information Systems, Libraries, Online Systems, Search Strategies, Tables (Data), User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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