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Riddick, John – Library Hi Tech, 1983
This 14-item annotated literature review summarizes and analyzes scientific developments in and applications of optical and videodisc technology. Implications for information storage and retrieval, prospects for the optical disc in the office, preservation and the new technology, electronic document delivery, and the impact of technology on…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Copyrights, Information Retrieval, Information Storage

Smith, Stephen C. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Summary of developments that have occurred in the past year in online news-retrieval services highlights the demise of the New York Times Information Service, Information Access Corporation's database additions and enhancements, full-text services, specialized databases with current events content, and microcomputer access to news. Twelve…
Descriptors: Current Events, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Services

Van Orden, Richard – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Reviews selected research on content-enriched access (including information components such as tables of contents and indexes) in information retrieval systems. It is concluded that well-selected content components and full-text materials in electronic systems must be linked with improved search methodologies, better interfaces, and greater…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Indexing, Information Retrieval

Hessler, David W. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Details distinction between digital and analog data, advantages of analog storage, and optical disc use to store analog data. Configuration and potential of three levels of laser disc systems are explained. Selection of display devices for use with laser disc systems and accessing audio data are addressed. (Continued in next issue.) (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Systems

Lachman, Christine E.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Fax-on-demand is a response application that allows callers to use touchtone telephones to access databases and other information. The information is then delivered to the caller's fax machine. Ten sidebars describe a variety of specific services. (11 references) (DB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Facsimile Transmission, Information Retrieval

Cole, Timothy W.; Kazmer, Michelle M. – Library Hi Tech, 1995
Examines uses of standardized general markup language (SGML) in digital libraries to enhance full-text searching and retrieval of documents, improve end-user accessibility to documents, and allow electronic transmittal of documents. Discusses the history and characteristics of SGML, authoring and acquiring SGML materials, searching and retrieving…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Document Delivery, Electronic Text, Full Text Databases