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Peer reviewedLunin, Lois F. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Introduction to videodisc and optical disk technology (information storage media which are able to handle word, data, image, and sound) cites articles written about videodisc and optical disk applications, instructional use, videodisc research, and information retrieval. A list of 30 suggested readings and additional information resources are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedSustik, Joan M.; Brooks, Terrence A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Describes applications in variety of settings of videodiscs as tools of information retrieval with online databases, identifies underlying technical capabilities, and discusses five operations required to implement any application: coordinating diverse formats; indexing; physically arranging items on disc; designing input, search, and output;…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems, Illustrations
Peer reviewedRose, Denis A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Availability of low-cost digital optical disks will revolutionize storage and retrieval systems over next decade. Three major factors will effect this change: availability of disks and controllers at low-cost and in plentiful supply; availability of low-cost and better output means for system users; and more flexible, less expensive communication…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems, Electronic Equipment
