On Demand Book Service

Hi Brian!

The associated costs depend on the type of equipment bought. The technology would consist of:

- online database (The content would already be online and free which limits the scope of materials. However, communities could also use this system to publish their own materials.)
- computer system with an internet connection
- cutter (for pages)
- printer (cost would depend on quality of printer, ink cartridges would be an ongoing cost, possible maintenance costs although )
- paper (cover stock, normal)
- binding materials (Marta is examining different binding methods)
- scanner (for self produced materials)

Other considerations include shipping costs for this technology, any maintenance fees for tech glitches.

Other resources would include staff needed to
- manage/develop the online database portal (does not have to be onsite)
- execute the bookbinding process, possibly train others
- promote service
- IT personnel to aid troubleshooting

Questions like these are really important, so I'm going to try to create a Q&A forum here and will post the link to the YICT area!