GPO WINDO
Functional Models and Costs

The researcher will need to develop models, taking into account at a minimum the following criteria listed under Functional Models and then use those models to develop cost projections for the factors listed under Costs. Researchers may propose to analyze subsections and not the entire range of models and costs.

Functional Models

• Database access
  • Connection of databases to the proposed GPO gateway
  • Routing system to direct searches from the gateway to the actual resources
  • System reliability
  • Security
• Proposed GPO Server
  • Development of a front-end
  • Documentation (online and print)
  • User assistance
  • Machine resources, including ports
• Accounts Management
  • Payments by users
  • Interagency transfer of funds
  • Authentication of users
• Telecommunications
  • Use of various telecommunications networks

Potential Costs to GPO

• Infrastructure
  • Start-up
  • Maintenance
  • Ongoing support
  • Agency access
  • Personnel and management
• Information Resources
  • Providing access to existing public access online services
  • Developing access to online services currently not available to the public
  • Developing new databases for public access
• Telecommunications
• Access by depository libraries

Potential Costs to Depository Libraries

• Start-up costs
• Institutional investments in infrastructure and personnel
• Ongoing service and maintenance costs

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