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Fontaine, Claudia – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Describes the general methodology of time and motion studies and reports the results of a study which used this methodology to compare digitization of images in a microcomputer environment with storage of images on microforms. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Noordenbos, Meino G. – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
Discusses the need for user oriented optical storage systems to deal with information storage in offices, and describes the Megadoc system. The features described include hardware configurations, microcomputer applications, the ability to read microfilm or microfiche documents, equipment standards, and current systems software. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness
Alberico, Ralph – Database Searcher, 1988
Uses the different search environments of information brokers and institutional searchers to illustrate the factors that should be considered when selecting microcomputers for search operations. The factors discussed include speed, storage capabilities, displays, modems, printing technologies, facsimile transmission, and portability. A directory…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Printers, Computer Storage Devices, Database Management Systems
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

Hessier, David – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Describes InfoStation, an information system which integrates a microcomputer with a videotape recorder and facsimile machine, to provide backup storage and selective retrieval of both analog and digital information. The features and applications of the system are described in detail and compared with other computer storage methods. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Publishing, Facsimile Transmission