In most cases, no money is transacted until the work is completed. In most cases, they require an online search e.g. Sydney Morning Herald. Students who use the Information Research Service either have prior knowledge of it, or they come to the Library in search of information. The citation search will provide a list of approximately 20 references on a topic. The completed search is placed at the Service Desk for the student.
Information relates to demography, social issues, growth patterns, regional statistics.
Most of these are satisfied by Australian Bureau of Statistics published material. The staff need a good working knowledge of ABS and its unpublished data, and, the availability of other statistical collection agencies such as government departments and local councils. These searches mainly involve database searches and document delivery. Require information on a specific industry e.g. electrical trade, caravan parks. Promotion Send brochures to relevant council, business and government outlets e.g. Customer Service Desk of Council , Tourist Office, Chamber of Commerce.