After receiving feedback and evaluating usage statistics, Collection Development has made the determination to cancel the following databases at the end of the month. Read more to see the list:

Access Science - high cost-per-use ($51.51); MLS subscribes to both Science Online [1] and Science Reference Center [2].

Dictionaries Pro -  high cost-per-use ($36.42); availability of free and reliable online translators. Interface featured open section which fed customers ads. Ads make for a poor experience and are directly opposed to the public library's values and integrity. The free content is featured prominently on the mobile version.

Statistical Insight  - extremely high cost-per-use ($196.00); much of the information is easily accessible on census.gov.

Ulrich's Web - extremely high cost-per-use ($101.79); originally purchased for CD use but is no longer necessary. 

Action Steps:

• Check out some of the alternative resources.
• Make any members who might frequently use any of these databases aware of their cancellations and offer alternatives.