Implementing Electronic Tax Research in a University Environment.

This article describes the steps faculty and librarians should take to acquire, install and teach an electronic tax research database system in undergraduate or graduate tax courses. Nine steps for a successful implementation are discussed in detail: (1) assess curriculum needs; (2) survey hardware and operating systems available; (3) request vendor proposals; (4) test feasibility of software on campus system; (5) approve acquisition; (6) install hardware and software; (7) develop database instruction materials; (8) assign research projects; (9) assess outcomes. This paper offers implementation suggestions from our own experience, colleagues' comments, and literature from the fields of taxation, accounting, library science and information management.