In general, it was felt that when pricing bears no relationship to a print counterpart, it is totally ad hoc, based on value of the core content and a perceived value of the search engine and other variables. Price not related to print history. No printing costs for the publisher. This format gives authors and editors more freedom to explore new editorial formats. Libraries need technical support on-site.
Product requires promotion by the library.
Archiving issues would need to be addressed in the license. There is no single pricing model that fits all libraries, fits all budgets, and works for all publishers. Certainly technology has provided more choices for information delivery. However, ease of administration and personnel and equipment resources play vital roles in making electronic products accessible. Given the wide variations in resources and information needs among libraries, there is no indication that a single pricing model will emerge as dominant.