January 5, 2009
Index to Current Urban Documents
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What is Index to Current Urban Documents (ICUD)? [top]

ICUD is the result of a unique cooperation between Greenwood Publishing Group and many academic and public libraries that submit their local government documents for inclusion in the Index. If you are interested in becoming a contributor or would like more information about Greenwood Publishing and ICUD, please contact us.

ICUD has been published since 1972 as a quarterly publication consisting of three paperback issues and a yearly cumulative issue. The documents themselves have been available on archival quality microfiche. The Index contains citations of local government and local government-related publications. State documents that deal specifically with an eligible city or county may be included.

Copies of the Index and the microfiche documents from volume 1 through 28 are still available. Please contact urbdocs@greenwood.com for more information about back orders.

The Index to Current Urban Documents has moved online as a fully searchable index with full text documents in PDF format. Currently, the online ICUD begins with Volume 29. The Index and documents are updated every 6-8 weeks. Subscriptions may begin at any time. A free demo is available now. Special pricing is now available. Please review our license agreement before proceeding.

What type of subscriptions options are available? [top]

Full: $5000 per year
Regional: $2000 per year
Index only: $500 per year

Subscription Terms

- ICUD is available on a rolling basis, so subscriptions may start at any time
- Subscriptions expire after one year
- Email renewal reminders are sent automatically
- Subscriptions are not automatically renewed at this time

How do I order? [top]

You must complete the purchase order available online to start the subscription process. At this time, subscriptions are not automatically renewed, which means that you will need to complete the PO process each subscription year.

Generally speaking, access to the product will be enabled within 72 hours of receipt and confirmation of purchase order if submitted online. An invoice will be mailed soon thereafter.

Instructions for submitting PO:

Fill out the PO and submit it online
or
Print and fax it: 203-222-1502
or
Print and mail it:
Greenwood Publishing Group
88 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06881
Attn: Greenwood Electronic Media

How can we access ICUD? [top]

Our system supports online access via unique user name and password and, if desired, IP address recognition. Users should have cookies enabled on their browser and a static IP address. We recommend signing up for the demo before purchasing to check these settings. Please contact Tech Support with any questions.

Subscriptions

Regular subscriptions are usually set up with IP address recognition. The subscriber will submit a username and password but will not need it unless accessing ICUD from a remote location or if using a roaming IP address.

We are having access problems. What should we do? [top]

For any problems with logging in, accessing PDFs, or any part of the product, or if you need immediate assistance, please fill out our online Tech Support form or contact us at 1-800-225-5800 ext. 4387 or email us at tech.support@greenwood.com.

Who do we contact with a non technical question? [top]

Production, subscription, editorial, and Web site related issues should be referred to or urbdocs@greenwood.com.

These issues include:

- suggestions for changes to the demo or Web site
- incorrect links or suggestions for additional links
- questions about purchase orders or setting up subscriptions/special demos, etc.

How do I learn more about Greenwood Electronic Media's online products? [top]

Questions about GEMOnline and its products should be referred to Greenwood Electronic Media Sales, 1-800-225-5800 ext. 3426 or gemsales@greenwood.com.