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Saviers, Shannon Smith – Special Libraries, 1987
Provides a technological overview of CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), an optically-based medium for data storage offering large storage capacity, computer-based delivery system, read-only medium, and economic mass production. CD-ROM database attributes appropriate for information delivery are also reviewed, including large database size,…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Technology, Optical Data Disks

Sabelhaus, Linda – Special Libraries, 1988
Describes the experiences of the American Society for Training and Development library with the CD-ROM version of ERIC. The following topics are discussed: (1) installation of the CD-ROM system; (2) CD-ROM vs. online searching; (3) cost/benefit of CD-ROM; (4) patron response; and (5) future plans. (1 reference) (MES)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Online Searching

Chapple-Sokol, Angie – Special Libraries, 1996
Discusses access to editorial cartoons, including the importance and worth of editorial cartoons; sources, including newspapers, museums, and special cartoon collections; indexing and classification; subject access; indexing by illustrator and subject; technology and access, including digital data; access to special collections; and access to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Databases, Indexing

Bell, Stephen – Special Libraries, 1990
Discusses the use of remote communications software (RCS) with microcomputers as an inexpensive way to deliver information technologies such as CD-ROM databases to users at remote locations. Typical library applications at the University of Pennsylvania are described, potential disadvantages are presented, and an appendix lists vendors of RCS.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Information Technology

Dodson, Carolyn – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes compact disk technology in general and possible library applications, including cataloging, online bibliographic searching, and full text searching, and compares the purchase of optical disk packages to traditional online services. Guidelines are provided for evaluating optical disks which focus on the size of the database, updating…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Databases

Sichel, Beatrice – Special Libraries, 1991
Describes how the physical sciences library at Western Michigan University introduced a mathematical database on CD-ROM and trained patrons to conduct their own searches. The "Mathematical Reviews" database (entitled MathSci Disc) is described, and three types of training are discussed: informal demonstrations, self-instructional guides,…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education