Although the database is now available by subscription only, new subscribers to GeoRefs can still obtain a 20 percent discount through January 31, 2000. BCR's H.W. Wilson trial was a success, with 175 libraries signing up for the trial. Libraries can enroll in the group purchase at any time. Click on Reference Databases and then on H.W. Wilson . Economical More than 50 libraries that contract with BCR for Dialog reference databases are currently accessing the databases via tymnet, Sprint or telnet.
Libraries can save money and improve searching efficiency by switching instead to Web access.