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Simmons, Peter – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1989
Discusses development of digital optical discs and considers both positive and negative features of CD-ROM for information services. Topics discussed include microcomputer-based databases; cost effectiveness; online searching by users; new user populations; the status of information specialists; lack of standards; and future possibilities. (Five…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Futures (of Society), Information Services
Rorissa, Abebe; And Others – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Describes an integrated database developed at Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) that includes bibliographic records, thesauri, and a union catalog of serials. Information products and services are described, fields and formats of the records are explained, data conversion and downloading are discussed, and sample records are appended. (five…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, College Libraries, Databases, Developing Nations