Library Spotlight: Library Workers Week

National Library Week

It takes a lot of time, money, and people to make an academic library run. During National Library Week, April 15-21, 2007, we celebrate all that goes into providing you the scholarly resources and services necessary to do research.

Think all information on the Web is free?

Database	Annual cost	Compares to:
ScienceDirect Provides full text access to over 1,000 journals covering all fields of science.	$31,000	2007 Chevy Silverado extended cab 4WD pickup.
MathSciNet Provides access to Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications.	$6,200	10-day Mexican Riviera cruise for two, Holland America, outside deluxe veranda.
Mergent Online A financial analysis database of over 10,000 publicly traded US and international companies.	$10,600	Average cost of public 4 year college in California.
American Chemical Society Access to full text articles from more than 30 journals of the American Chemical Society.	$17,000	A 6GB iPod mini for every CSUSM Chemistry major. Color of your choice.