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Yes, my reference section is changing. Except for general mid-level encyclopedias, my thesauri, almanacs, atlases and dictionaries are gathering dust. Kids prefer to go on-line - and why wouldn't they - most home/school software packages include basic references. Even I have Merriam-Webster bookmarked! What I have expanded are the special areas: health, literary analysis, careers, art, etc. On the whole, my collection is lopsided - 5 copies of Guiness Book of Records, 10 copies of University of Chicago English/Spanish dictionary, 10 OOH's, etc. All based on curriculum and usage. Everything circulates, and I vary the due date from overnight to one week. Weekends and vacations are prime time for borrowing. Also: I have gotten better pricing on databases if I also get the print. That really equalizes access. I believe some pricey database companies should consider RWADA pricing, rather than flat rates. Little schools, like mine, will lose out and there will be the temptation to use the open web, rather than juried databases. If you pay per student, wouldn't it be fair? Vicki Reutter, LMS Cazenovia (NY) Jr. Sr. High School vreutt@aol.com vreutter@caz.cnyric.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------