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Re: Lexis Xchange, West Group price increases 

Contact Walter Bikowitz, New York State Purchasing office, who
may be able to help in this matter.

e-mail:  walt.bikowitz@ogsexch.mailnet.ny.us

Anthony W. Ferguson
Associate University Librarian
Columbia University Libraries
Tel. 212-854-7401  (NEW NUMBER!!!!!!)
Fax. 212-222-0331
Net: ferguson@Columbia.edu

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> On Thu, 4 Dec 1997, JC Haring wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have input on the Lexis-Nexis Xchange program for small offices
> that's being offered at about $100 per month, or the economy version for solos
> at $65/month??  It's access through your browser and ISP, not the direct
> dial-up access.
>  
> Related to this, I have been lurking in this group [Mod. Note;  this is
> forwarded from the list NET-LAWYERS@peach.ease.lsoft.com] for over a month
> and have seen only one comment regarding West Group.  We were convinced to
> switch from print to CD in 1/96 based on statements (written) from their
> salesperson that while print would continue to increase in cost, monthly
> charges for CD would remain constant.  We received increases (as high as
> 49% on one item) in September and West has ignored both our inquiries and
> eventual termination. They continue to send CD's (which we refuse)  and
> bills. 
>  
> As an individual who stayed in teaching after admission, maintaining a
> solo practice on the side, I can not afford $230-$250/mo for a basic
> library.  [snip] While some of the larger firms may be able to afford
> these rates, I would hope that a few of the "big guns" would step up and
> put some pressure on.
>  
> Comments welcome to me or the list.
> 
> JC Haring
> Mt. Sinai, NY
> Visit our web site at www.PortNet.K12.ny.us


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