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Landau, Herbert B. – Library Journal, 1990
Compares two approaches to document delivery and storage--microform and CD-ROM--in terms of storage capacity, accessibility, production, and cost considerations. Strengths and weaknesses of each medium are noted. It is concluded that libraries should select, integrate, and explore the different features of both technologies. (12 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Noordenbos, Meino G. – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
Discusses the need for user oriented optical storage systems to deal with information storage in offices, and describes the Megadoc system. The features described include hardware configurations, microcomputer applications, the ability to read microfilm or microfiche documents, equipment standards, and current systems software. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness