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Putting a Medical Library Online: Phase III--Remote Access to CD-ROMs.

Kittle, Paul – Laserdisk Professional, 1989

Describes the implementation of a project that provides dial-up access to MEDLINE on remote optical data disk (CD-ROM) using software that enables callers to use programs like Wordstar, Lotus, and dBase. Highlights include networking CD-ROM databases, hardware considerations, advantages and disadvantages of remote access, and future plans. A…

Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Dial Access Information Systems

Taking It on the Road: Demonstrating CD-ROM Databases Using Large Screen Projectors.

Jaros, Joe; Clark, Katharine E. – Laserdisk Professional, 1989

Describes the situation at the Texas A and M University Library that led to the decision to provide demonstrations of CD-ROM databases outside of the library setting. The equipment requirements, microcomputer selection, and use of large screen projectors are discussed, and guidelines are provided for organizing a transportable demonstration…

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Costs