Data Research Associates Inc Watch

from 11-K 1 page Exhibit 1 Consent of Independent Auditors We Consent to the Incorporation by Reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-77160) Pertaining to the Data Research Associates, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan of Our Report Dated December 2, 1997, With Respect to the Financial Statements and Schedules of the Data Research Associates, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Included in This Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the Year Ended September 30, 1997. /S/ Ernst & Young Llp St. Louis, Missouri December 4, 1997 Page 17

from 11-K 1 page Exhibit 1 Consent of Independent Auditors We Consent to the Incorporation by Reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-77160) Pertaining to the Data Research Associates, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan of Our Report Dated December 6, 1996, With Respect to the Financial Statements and Schedules of the Data Research Associates, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Included in This Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the Year Ended September 30, 1996. /S/ Ernst & Young Llp St. Louis, Missouri December 18, 1996