High Density Data Storage, the SONY Data DiscMan Electronic Book, and the Unfolding Multi-Media Revolution.

Kountz, John

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Publication Date: 1991

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High Density Data Storage, the SONY Data DiscMan Electronic Book, and the Unfolding Multi-Media Revolution.

Kountz, John

Library Hi Tech, v9 n1 p77-90 1991

Description of high density data storage (HDDS) devices focuses on CD-ROMs and explores their impact on libraries, publishing, education, and library communications. Highlights include costs; technical standards; reading devices; authoring systems; robotics; the influence of new technology on the role of libraries; and royalty and copyright issues affecting libraries. (21 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Costs, Educational Technology, Input Output Devices, Library Automation, Library Role, Microcomputers, Optical Data Disks, Publishing Industry, Robotics, Standards, Telecommunications

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