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Peer reviewedSaviers, Shannon Smith – Special Libraries, 1987
Provides a technological overview of CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), an optically-based medium for data storage offering large storage capacity, computer-based delivery system, read-only medium, and economic mass production. CD-ROM database attributes appropriate for information delivery are also reviewed, including large database size,…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Technology, Optical Data Disks
Peer reviewedMcCade, Joseph M. – Technology Teacher, 1988
Reviews the area of telecomputing. Discusses system components, reasons to study telecomputing, system use, simulation programs (for teaching telecomputing without a modem), and database access. (CH)
Descriptors: Computers, Curriculum Development, Databases, Information Technology
Peer reviewedMuller, Charles – Computers and the Humanities, 1986
Describes a database for French spelling and grammar which has been working since 1984 in the city of Strasbourg. The database is accessed by the public through MINITEL terminals which are connected to common telephones. Provides examples of typical use and includes sample screen displays. (JDH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
