CD-ROM Technology in Libraries: Implications and Considerations.

Reese, Jean

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Publication Date: 1990

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CD-ROM Technology in Libraries: Implications and Considerations.

Reese, Jean

Electronic Library, v8 n1 p26-35 Feb 1990

Using the experiences at the Vanderbilt University libraries as illustrations, this article addresses several concerns faced by libraries as they implement CD-ROM technology: (1) funding issues; (2) using multiple discs; (3) networking; (4) staff training; (5) end user training; (6) CD-ROM, print, and online differences; and (7) product comparisons. (three references) (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Services, Optical Data Disks, Reference Services, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive

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