National Library News November 1999 Vol. 31, no. 11

Access AMICUS is available to Canadian libraries, other institutions and individual researchers. It provides access to the AMICUS database via the Web, Z39.50, Telnet, Datapac and iNet. Training is offered across Canada and is recommended for efficient and effective use of the Access AMICUS service. Each user must sign an agreement concerning the use of Access AMICUS.

To register for a session, please contact Information Technology Services by telephone at (819) 997-7227, fax (819) 994-6835, TTY (613) 992-6969, X.400 [cic-its]gc+nlc.bnc\govmt.canada\ca, or e-mail cic@nlc-bnc.ca. Registrations must be received by the deadline date for the session, as indicated in the training schedule. Sessions will be held only if the number of registrants is sufficient. For more information, please consult our Web site at <http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/amicus/access/eamiform.htm>.

For new clients, the cost of training is $315.00* per participant (including documentation and technical setup). For current clients, the cost of training is $225.00* per participant for a two-day training session or $125.00* for a one-day session. Training fees are payable upon receipt of an invoice following the training. Registered participants who cancel one week or less prior to a session will be billed the training charges.

The National Library also offers on-site Access AMICUS training for groups, subject to the availability of trainers. Contact the Access AMICUS coordinator regarding costs of specialized sessions.

Charges for the use of Access AMICUS following training are moderate. A minimum of $40.00 is charged every three months if the system has been used during that period.

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*Taxes not included
Note: Prices may be subject to changes.