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Ranade, Sanjay – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Reviews requirements for a data archive system and describes storage media alternatives that are currently available. Topics discussed include data storage; data distribution; hierarchical storage architecture, including inline storage, online storage, nearline storage, and offline storage; magnetic disks; optical disks; conventional magnetic…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Data Processing, Databases
Connolly, Bruce – Online, 1986
Fourth installment of a directory published in four parts in "Database" (June and August) and "Online" (July and September) provides descriptions of 12 laserdisk products together with information on the producer, compatibility, type of laserdisk, search and retrieval software, interface with magnetic media, conditions of usage, price, and status.…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Connolly, Bruce – Database, 1986
This continuation of the previously published four part directory reports information on several additional laserdisk databases and provides updates on some of those included in the original listing. Included in the product descriptions are producers; compatibility; type of laserdisk; software; interface with magnetic media; conditions of usage;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Costs
Danziger, Pamela N. – Database, 1990
Explores the use of analog optical disks as a practical, cost effective means of building picture databases. Questions that should be asked to determine whether optical disk is a suitable picture storage alternative for a particular application are identified and three implementation issues--imaging, indexing, and integrating--are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Analog Computers, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Ali, S. Nazim – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
This annotated bibliography contains citations for over 70 recently published journal articles, reports, and monographs on the subject of optical disks. Items are arranged alphabetically by author with annotations plus additional notes where appropriate. (CLB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Eaton, Nancy – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1986
Examines factors which may affect the receptivity of librarians to the use of optical disk technologies, including hardware and software issues, the content of currently available databases, and the integration of optical technologies into existing library services. (CLB)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Law, Margaret H.; Rosen, Bruce K. – 1989
The objectives of this project were to assist the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in developing a policy for the representation, transfer, access, and preservation of electronic records of permanent value. A lack of attention to the management, retention, and selective preservation of these machine-readable records will result…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Networks, Computer Storage Devices, Databases
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Kennedy, H. E. – Information Services and Use, 1986
Reviews the development of technological innovations in information delivery, including microforms, electronic processing, online distribution, full-text abstracts online, floppy disks, downloading, vertical integration, electronic publishing, and optical disks. The impact of technology on the information industry and the need to use technology…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Delivery Systems
Epstein, Susan Baerg; And Others – American Libraries, 1987
Seven experts in system planning offer their views on how optical disk systems will affect library participation in online networks, and discuss opportunities presented by these new products. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness
Tanner, Dennis F.; Bane, Robert K. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Examines the current development of computer compact disk storage devices (CD-ROM). Describes the basics of how the CD-ROM operates and identifies educational uses. Lists companies currently providing CD-ROM software and producing CD-ROM players. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software