Academic partners with benefits: An alternative approach to a fee-based library research service
Taylor Moorman, Kris Johnson
Abstract
Libraries have been offering fee-based research services since the mid-20th century. These services are provided by all types of libraries, from public, academic, and health sciences libraries to historical societies and museums. Such services are often started after a specific demand for the service is expressed by an external constituent, leveraging the libraries’ research skills and expertise to generate additional revenue.