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Desmarais, Norman – Optical Information Systems, 1987
Explores the following issues affecting the integration of an optical information system in a library: (1) database contents; (2) retrieval software and indexing; (3) cost effectiveness; (4) data access time; (5) costs; (6) standardization; (7) security and access; and (8) impact on other services. (MES)
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Library Material Selection, Optical Data Disks
