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| CD-ROM Professional | 3 |
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| Koren, Judy | 2 |
| Kessler, Jack | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKoren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The second part of a report on CD-ROM networking in libraries describes LAN (local area network) technology; networking software and towers; gateway software for connecting to campuswide networks; Macintosh LANs; and network licenses. Several product and software reviews are included, and a sidebar lists vendor addresses. (NRP)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedKoren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The first of two articles on multiuser access to CD-ROM databases examines options that do not involve a local area network (LAN). Hardware and software requirements, advantages, and disadvantages for several alternatives are described. A product and company directory is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals
Peer reviewedKessler, Jack – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
Discusses the emerging three-tiered structure (i.e., the "Baby Bells," network nodes, and information marketers) that will assume responsibility for implementing a new national information network and getting networked information to the public. The role of libraries related to networked information is also considered. (EA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)
