[OPLINLIST] OH Revised Code in Print

[welchly@oplin.org]

Herrick Library of Wellington has gone the same route as the Carnegie
Public Library of Washington Court House. Our patrons are not comfortable
with the online version, but then they almost always needed us to help
them find what they needed in the books, too. And a small library like
ours needs to make every inch of shelf space count. We cancelled our
subscription last winter and will weed the books within the next few
months.

Feel free to contact me directly if you have specific questions.

Lynne Welch
Herrick Memorial Library
Wellington OH 44090
tel. 440-647-2120

> Charlie Hansen 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?
>> Thank you in advance.
>> Charlie Hansen, Adult Services Coordinator
>> Perry County District Library
>> 117 South Jackson Street
>> New Lexington, OH 43764
>> 740-342-4194 ext. 12
>> chansen at pcdl.org
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> We are undergoing a major renovation, which led me to take a much closer
> look at our reference collection.  I've discarded the print version and
> canceled the subscription (ah, the space and money!).  I do prefer the
> online version, and it's easier and more professional looking to make
> computer prints than to struggle with the books on the copier.  I'm sure
> there will be pitfalls-- many of our patrons are less than computer
> literate, so they will need more help, and I'm always a bit skeptical
> about web content.  Will it still be there tomorrow?  Will the
> publishers suddenly see this as a revenue source?  But-- I decided to
> take the plunge!
>
>
> Poppy Girton
> Head of Adult Services
> Carnegie Public Library
> Washington Court House, OH 43160
>
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