Search Services—Types and Costs

Costs—Recent charges for MEDLARS data bases have been as follows  

Since these charges are frequently raised, it is best to consult NLM about current costs for data bases and off-line print outs. 

Non-Commercial Search Services Among the noncommercial purveyors of search services are institutional and university-run research centers. The fees charged by these institutional search services vary from vendor to vendor, but are usually reasonable. These charges are in addition to the above-listed costs for MEDLARS on-line. All of these search services access MEDLARS data bases. Some of them also access other commercial data bases (Lockheed, SDC, BRS, etc.) and may provide other services. The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., for example, provides annotated search print outs, obtains all relevant articles cited in the search, and also provides transactions where necessary. 

Since rates are always subject to change, check with vendors to verify current charges. 

Downstate Medical Center State University of New York 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 

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