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Peer reviewedJaffe, Lee David; Watkins, Steven G. – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Presents selection and design considerations to help libraries make informed decisions about hardware configurations of CD-ROM systems. Highlights include CD-ROM configurations, including single drive workstations, daisychains, and jukeboxes; network configurations, including remote access; microcomputer features; CD-ROM drive selection; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness
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)
