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Krula, Marie – School Library Journal, 1987
Identifies questions that should be asked, problems that may arise, and sources of information for library media specialists choosing hard disk computer systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Storage Devices, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Dayall, Susan A.; And Others – Library Journal, 1987
Six articles on computers in libraries discuss training librarians and staff to use new software; appropriate technology; system upgrades of the Research Libraries Group's information system; pre-IBM PC microcomputers; multiuser systems for small to medium-sized libraries; and a library user's view of the traditional card catalog. (EM)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Card Catalogs, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices
Peer reviewedDodson, Carolyn – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes compact disk technology in general and possible library applications, including cataloging, online bibliographic searching, and full text searching, and compares the purchase of optical disk packages to traditional online services. Guidelines are provided for evaluating optical disks which focus on the size of the database, updating…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
