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Peer reviewedMurphy, Brower – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) data format is explained and illustrated, noting current and potential applications. The "5-inch" compact laserdisc is described and photographs of an IBM PC/Hitachi CD-ROM system adopted by Library Corporation to support its MARC database--BiblioFile--are presented. Screen displays for…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Display Systems, Information Storage
Peer reviewedDessy, Raymond E., Ed. – Analytical Chemistry, 1985
Examines the vocabulary and chemistry of magnetic- and optical-disk storage technologies as well as their applications to the analytical laboratory. This information will allow chemists to select the proper disk systems for their laboratories and to evaluate vendors' claims. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Storage Devices
Goldstein, Charles M. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Reviews terminology inherent in discussing microcomputer storage technologies and addresses aspects of magnetic storage and present and near-future technologies, including floppy disks, Winchester and removable hard disks, optical digital disks, optical video disks, (audio) compact disks, perpendicular magnetic recording, and erasable optical…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Costs, Development, Information Storage
Herther, Nancy K. – Online, 1985
Introduction to use of compact disk technology for storing digital data highlights history, background, and developments; technical features; standardization issues; current CD ROM applications; and the market for CD products. A production diagram, a sampling of CD manufacturers and disk replicators, and performance comparison of three storage…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Systems
Peer reviewedParis, Judith – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Outlines basic videodisc and optical disk technology describing both optical and capacitance videodisc technology. Optical disk technology is defined as a mass digital image and data storage device and briefly compared with other information storage media including magnetic tape and microforms. The future of videodisc and optical disk is…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Electronic Equipment, Information Storage
Schwerin, Julie – Videodisc and Optical Disc, 1984
Describes the advantages of videodisc technology for storing vast amounts of information and discusses two applications--manual and catalog storage by the manufacturing industry and quick information access by medical and legal professionals. Future videodisc projects and a cost/performance comparison of videodiscs and other information storage…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Storage Devices, Costs, Futures (of Society)
Urrows, Henry; Urrows, Elizabeth – Videodisc and Optical Disc, 1984
Reports on the state of currently available digital storage and retrieval systems and describes in detail one-sided optical videodisc LaserData and the Mnemos system, which stores graphic images on microfiche discs. Video Patsearch, Matrox, Philips Megadoc, DEMAND, and Digital Recording Corporation's optical digital records and future videodisc…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Costs, Databases
Information Systems Consultants, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1985
This report examines the potential impact of optical media--videodiscs, compact audio discs, and optical disks, tapes, and cards--in library related applications. A detailed consideration of the technology includes discussion of the underlying principles, the various forms in which the technology is marketed, production methods and costs, and the…
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Computer Storage Devices, Information Processing, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedCarney, Richard – Library Hi Tech, 1985
InfoTrac is a laserdisc system that provides local computer-access to Information Access Company's periodical databases and offers libraries an extensive, self-contained reference system. The system, which employs an IBM PC microcomputer, a Hewlett-Packard Thinkjet printer, and a Pioneer videodisc player, provides advantages of online searching at…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Services
