Microcomputers and CD-ROM: An Optimum Choice for Library Automation in China.

Ziwei, Ma; Pourciau, Lester J.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Microcomputers and CD-ROM: An Optimum Choice for Library Automation in China.

Ziwei, Ma; Pourciau, Lester J.

Electronic Library, v10 n1 p53-57 Feb 1992

Discussion of the role and status of academic libraries in China focuses on automation efforts. Microcomputer-based applications are described; problems are discussed; and technological advances are considered. It is concluded that CD-ROMs in conjunction with microcomputers should be used in the majority of Chinese academic libraries. (10 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation, Library Role, Microcomputers, Optical Data Disks, Problems, Tables (Data), Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China

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