If the item is an electronic version of a resource in another format, it contains or covers the equivalent information to the extent appropriate and desirable. The resource meets usual and customary technical standards in the industry. If currency is important, the resource is updated often enough to be useful. The production quality is satisfactory for the proposed use. Vendor-produced documentation is thorough and clear.
Customer support is available from the vendor during library working hours.
Price penalties, if any, for different formats have been investigated. The resource is potentially networkable. Textual resources are in the most commonly used and appropriate language for the subject matter. Published reviews of the resource have been taken into account. A trial period is available for examining the utility and value of the resource before a final commitment is made with the vendor.