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Tsotras, Vassilis J.; Kangelaris, Nickolas – Information Systems, 1995
Presents an access method for temporal data called the Snapshot Index that reconstructs a past state of a time-evolving collection of objects. Previous approaches to temporal access methods are reviewed, and migrating data to write-once optical disks are discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Indexes, Mathematical Formulas
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Pozo, Leo; O'Connor, Mary Ann – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Describes three applications of CD-ROM technology for publishing and distribution of U.S. Army forms and automation of the AD PAM 25-30, a microfiche index to the publications and forms. The production, field test, and evaluation phases of the project are discussed. Several lessons learned are summarized. (MES)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Electronic Publishing, Field Tests, Indexes
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Carter, Christina E. – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discusses the need for information on ethnic groups in academic library reference departments; describes the use of automated indexes, CD-ROM, and online databases; and gives examples of indexing and usage of terms related to Southeast Asians in four CD-ROM databases: InfoTrac EF (Extended Family), ERIC, PsycLIT, and Business Periodicals Index.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Asian Americans, Comparative Analysis
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Meyer, Richard W. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Offers a model for choosing among CD-ROM, end user access, mediated online searching, or locally mounted files as alternatives for extending online catalogs and replacing printed indexes. Estimates of demand and comparisons of costs made at Trinity and Clemson Universities provide a quantitative framework for selection. (Contains four references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases
Sullivan, Kathryn – 1989
Integrating comments from the literature about CD-ROMs, online searching, and information retrieval, this report describes the initial experience of using InfoTrac at Winona State University (WSU). After finding that students did not tend to order fee-based online searches, the WSU library provided access on a trial basis to bibliographic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis
Buchanan, Lori E.; And Others – 1996
Integrating the use of technology-based library resources into the curriculum is necessary for students to acquire vital information-seeking skills. Learning to select and use electronic information sources found on CD-ROM, mainframe computers, and via the Internet enables students to function better in today's information society. This paper…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Text, Higher Education