Richmond Public Library (RPL) is a four-branch suburban library with the highest per capita circulation of any comparable library in Canada. While DVDs naturally fit into RPL's emphasis on popular material, circulating them using the standard model proved problematic: Long hold queues built up, DVDs idled on the hold shelves, and the circulation…

Describes the origins of hypertext and reviews the history of the concept of nonsequential access to information that led to hypertext. Technological developments that have been combined with hypertext are discussed, including workstations, video and laser disk technology, and microcomputers; and library applications of hypertext and hypermedia…

Presents guidelines for effective presentations using audiovisual aids to highlight the key points. Discusses simplicity and the use of one concept on each slide or transparency; the best use of visuals; text legibility; consistency; the number of visuals; software tools; and where to buy clip art and stock photos on CD-ROM. (LRW)

Discusses and evaluates fine art available on CD-ROM and the World Wide Web, and lists 12 recommended Web sites. (PEN)

Compares Frame Relay with digital and analog alternatives for connecting sites on a Wide Area Network. Cost considerations, the concepts on which the technology is based, its carrying capacity, the use of CD-ROM and Graphical User Interface (GUI) on Frame Relay, and engineering bandwidth limitations are covered. (KRN)

Discusses the importance of training end users in how to use CD-ROMs and offers a check list for CD-ROM trainers. Topics include what CD-ROMs have to offer users; electronic research; adult-education challenges, including visual and auditory challenges; training practices; and using CD-ROMs for training. (LRW)

Discusses the processes and difficulties involved in the creation of a multimedia CD-ROM. Topics include searching for a publisher, how deadlines affect creativity, the editorial process, use of politically correct terminology and its influence on content and historical representation, obtaining rights to reproduce images, working with photographs…

Saint Mary's University Academic Library (Texas) established remote access to its computer network. Discusses access issues including network protocols and support; multitasking; CD-ROMs; printing capabilities; connection methods; and keyboards. Describes choices of operating systems and software: J&L Chatterbox, bulletin board systems, and…

Describes a project at SUNY (State University of New York) colleges that was designed to deliver wide area network access to CD-ROM-mounted databases to share library resources. Discusses the need for unsaturated telecommunications lines of sufficient bandwidth; CD-ROM applications software; and stable, proven network software. (LRW)

Considers ways in which library services can be more proactive in today's networked-computer environment. Discusses how to find and use patterns of behavior, such as borrowing behavior and profiles of patrons' interests; making a CD-ROM with information describing the library's services and products; and reviving telephone reference. (LRW)

Describes how multimedia products start as ideas and go through the stages of design, production, manufacturing, and marketing. Highlights include corporate consolidation, market distribution in 1997, encyclopedias and the growing Internet trend, direct marketers and sales, CD-ROM and DVD (digital video disk), costs, and future directions. (AEF)

Provides an introduction to CD-ROM networking. Highlights include LAN (local area network) architectures for CD-ROM networks, peer-to-peer networks, shared file and dedicated file servers, commercial software/vendor solutions, problems, multiple hardware platforms, and multimedia. Six figures illustrate network architectures and a sidebar contains…

Addresses issues to consider when upgrading library CD-ROM networks for multimedia applications. Topics includes security issues; workstation requirements such as soundboards and monitors; local area network configurations that avoid bottlenecks: Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Ethernet, and Integrated Services Digital Network; server performance…

Describes how St. Mary's University Academic Library (San Antonio, Texas) sought to avoid end-user "CD-ROM information overload." The resulting CD-ROM user instruction strategy, and the library's long-range plans, are profiled. (MAB)

Lists legal information on CD-ROM covering statute law; regulations; rules, procedures, practice guides; case law; digests and reporters; and forms. Discusses multimedia law materials, online searching, the Internet, access, copyright, and intellectual property issues. Provides addresses, phone numbers, and World Wide Web sites of organizations…