[OPLINLIST] OH Revised Code in Print

[Douglas Anderson]

I know in our community we have quite a few patrons who are not
computer-savvy, or are even a tad technophobic, who still strongly
prefer print resources to online ones.  The ones who prefer online
resources often don't come to the library to find legal information,
but are able to find it on their own.

You don't mention which print version you're using.  Our print version
(Baldwin's Annotated) includes annotations such as Historical and
Statutory Notes, Commentary, Cross References, Library References,
Research References, Law Review and Journal Commentaries, and Notes of
Decisions.  Perhaps I've overlooked one, but I don't know of a free
online resource that includes comparable annotations, especially not
easily found all in one place.

Your community needs may differ, of course.  But for most of the
patrons who come to our library, the print edition is immensely more
helpful.

Doug Anderson
Ashtabula County District Library



On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 9:21 AM, Charlie Hansen <chansen at pcdl.org> wrote:
>
> Quick question to the library community:
>
> Given that the content of the Ohio Revised Code is available (at no cost)
> online, how many of you have done away with the print version on your
> shelves.  Our reference staff, instead of using the print version, will
> often use the online version because they find it easier to use.  I am
> guessing our patrons may feel the same way.  Seeing how much shelf space
> (and money) this would save makes me inclined to do away with it.  Are there
> any pitfalls that I am overlooking?



-- 
Douglas E. Anderson, Reference Coordinator
Ashtabula County District Library
335 W. 44th St.
Ashtabula, OH 44004 USA
440/997-9341
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