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deVries, E. A. – Electronic Publishing Review, 1986
A recently opened Dutch maritime museum makes information on its exhibits and reserve collections available to visitors via a computerized information system, which uses library computer software and videodisks to provide both textual and pictorial information on objects. Bibliographic information is also available on the museum library's…
Descriptors: Databases, Exhibits, Foreign Countries, Indexing
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
Rawnsley, L. Scott – Database, 1986
Evaluates usefulness of LegalTrac Database at University of Florida College of Law for information coverage; indexing; ease in locating information compared to online and manual searching; and user reactions. Problems encountered with the system's software and equipment and practical suggestions for its use are included. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Costs, Databases
