Information Brokers-Case Studies of Successful Ventures

Preface: Library Science Theses -- Leslie R. Morris -- Acknowledgements -- Information Brokers: Case Studies of Successful Ventures -- Chapter I: Introduction -- Statement of Purpose Statement of the Problem Rationale for the Study Definitions Research Questions Limitations /Delimitations -- Chapter II: Review of the Literature -- Background Works -- Present Status of the Information Economy Information Brokerages -- Chapter III: Methodology -- Research Method -- Population -- Procedures -- Chapter IV: Results and Discussion -- Results from the Questionnaires Results from the Interviews -- Chapter V: Model for Establishing an Information Brokerage Firm -- Personal Characteristics -- Background -- Advice -- Retention of an Attorney -- Retention of an Accountant -- Organizational Structure of the Business -- Choosing a Name for the Business -- Targeting the Market -- Services -- Staff -- Capital and Equipment Pricing -- Marketing /Advertising / Public Relations -- Business Plan -- Decisions -- Conclusion -- Chapter VI: Conclusions and Recommendations -- Summary -- Findings -- General Responses -- Case Study Responses: Characteristics Case Studies: Business Planning Recommendations for Further Research -- References -- APPENDICES -- Appendix A: Cover Letter and Questionnaire Appendix B: Interview Questionnaire Appendix C: Questionnaire Responses -- KAPPA’S INTERLIBRARY LOAN WORLD -- Kappa Waugh