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Simpson, Carol Mann – Book Report, 1992
Examines issues that librarians must address when purchasing databases on CD-ROM for networking. Highlights include network licenses; costs; restrictions on network rights; ownership of CD-ROMs; hardware requirements; fees for upgrading software; CD-ROM servers; pricing options; training materials; and disk drives. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs, Databases
LaGuardia, Cheryl; Bentley, Stella – Online, 1992
Discusses the acquisition of library materials in electronic formats, particularly CD-ROMs and machine-readable data files (MRDFs) in academic libraries, and considers possible problems that can result related to collection development policies. Cooperation in the selection process between subject collectors and technical experts is suggested.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperation, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Johnson, Denise – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Discussion of concerns of librarians who are involved in CD-ROM selection and acquisition focuses on three main areas: (1) sources for discovering and investigating CD-ROM products, including an annotated bibliography of journals, publisher's catalogs, books, network conferences, and online indexes; (2) criteria for selection; and (3) vendor…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Evaluation Criteria, Library Collection Development
Fahey, Katherine – MultiMedia Schools, 1997
Examines issues related to CD-ROM collections in libraries, including CD-ROMs versus the Internet and other online sources; types of CD-ROMS, including periodical databases, reference databases, and multimedia CD-ROMs; local area networks for CD-ROMs; evaluation criteria for selection; collection development; ordering; curriculum support;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Curriculum Enrichment, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Bankhead, Betty – School Library Journal, 1991
Discussion of the provision and management of technology by school library media specialists focuses on CD-ROMs in high schools. Highlights include needs assessment planning; funding options; management strategies; long-range planning; and sidebars which include a bibliography of materials that discuss CD-ROM, recommended conferences, and CD-ROM…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Conferences, Educational Benefits, Educational Technology
Mambretti, Catherine – 1998
The maturity of CD-ROM technology now shows a dramatic change in the way librarians and teachers do their jobs. Among their biggest challenges are deciding on equipment requirements and managing the disk collection. This manual is a step-by-step guide to making the most of CD-ROM technology in schools and libraries--from the acquisition of…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Copyrights, Decision Making
