Press Release.
 
     Data Research Associates Announces Stock Repurchase Plan

ST. LOUIS, July 17  -- Data Research Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq:DRAI) announced 
today that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of its Common 
Stock in an aggregate amount of up to $4 million in purchase price.
Purchases would be made from time to time over the next twelve months in the 
open market and through privately negotiated transactions, subject to general
market and other conditions. The buyback would be financed out of existing 
cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. As of the June 30 conclusion
of the company's third fiscal quarter, these totaled $17.1 million (unaudited),
and the company had no long-term debt. 

"This plan reflects the board's confidence in our long-term prospects," 
said Michael J. Mellinger, Chairman, President and CEO. "We view the repurchase
of our shares as an attractive investment opportunity and a further means of 
returning value to our shareholders."

DRA, headquartered in St. Louis, is a leading systems integrator for libraries 
and other information providers, offering its own proprietary information 
services software; third-party software and hardware; Internet, World Wide Web 
and other networking services; and other related support services. Its World 
Wide Web page is located at http://www.dra.com.