The document discusses challenges facing Ohio libraries in providing electronic resources to patrons. It notes that statewide subscriptions are declining while costs are increasing. It advocates for libraries working together through consortia like OPLIN to negotiate better deals with vendors to expand access to common resources and make them available to all Ohio residents. The goal is to leverage existing investments, better meet user needs, and find sustainable funding models beyond current grants.

2. A Fresh Look at Databases: Yarmando’s Perspective Don Yarman Ref & Adult Services Conference September 2006

4. No one was doing my job last year

5. Over time, things look great…

6. … but the real story is that usage of statewide subscriptions is dropping off

10. Same thing; different color.

31. EBSCO content indexed by commercial search engines

32. IP Address recognized

35. This is NOT the best way

37. Use automation to connect Article Citation LCO IP “ For All Ohioans” Ohio IP Enter card number *Library Card* Driver’s License Other Geo-locate? *ARTICLE*

41. Questions?

42. Thanks for coming. For problems: OPLIN Support Center [email_address] , 888-96-OPLIN For discussion: Don Yarman [email_address]