Gale Virtual Reference Library Original Collection
Get in on a great deal! This original Gale Virtual Reference Library collection of 329 unique eBook titles (471 volumes) is offered at an incredibly low price. These trusted, authoritative reference works are available 24/7 and include history, business, science, literature, medicine, and much more. References in eBook format saves shelf space, can be searched individually or as a complete collection, and makes popular titles available to multiple users. The state-of-the art Gale Virtual Reference Library platform provides an unprecedented combination of functionality and features.
Time Frame
Offer expires 6/30/2010.
Who Can Participate
Offer is available to any public library in Illinois.
Product and Offer Details
- 329 unique titles (471 volumes) released before 12/31/08
- Unlimited, simultaneous in-library and remote access
- No readers or special hardware required
- Citation generation
- Cross-searchable with select periodical databases and Gale Resource Centers
- One-time purchase – own the content forever
- On-demand content translation into 11 languages
- Flexible payment terms available to fit your budget
Software
Libraries wanting to authenticate patrons with library cards will need to have SIP, SIP 2 or some other software in place for patron authentication. You may also include an IP range for your library that could be used as a means of identification.
Cost
Your cost will be based on your per capita population served. Purchase price includes the 329 Gale eBook reference titles (471 volumes) in the original Gale Virtual Reference Library collection. All titles were released before December 31, 2008. In addition to your quoted price, there is an administration fee of $275, which includes the annual access fee. Flexible payment terms are available.
Keep in mind, the list price to purchase this original collection of Gale Virtual Reference titles for an individual library would be approximately $150,000.
Order
To order this original collection of Gale Virtual Reference Library titles, please contact Dale Ann Lawrence, 847-353-7122 or Kristine Dieter, 847-353-7190.
Additional Information
Who to Contact
If you have questions regarding this offer, please contact Dale Ann Lawrence, 847-353-7122 or Kristine Dieter, 847-353-7190.
For product-specific questions and to arrange a free trial, please contact Maureen Scully, 800-877-4253, ext. 2071 or Kate Branham, 800-877-4253, ext. 8706.