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Perone, Karen – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Provides an introduction to CD-ROM networking. Highlights include LAN (local area network) architectures for CD-ROM networks, peer-to-peer networks, shared file and dedicated file servers, commercial software/vendor solutions, problems, multiple hardware platforms, and multimedia. Six figures illustrate network architectures and a sidebar contains…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Guidelines, Information Technology
Peer reviewedDowning, Jeff – RSR Reference Services Review, 1988
Examines four areas of planning for libraries before incorporating CD-ROM reference systems: (1) hardware, including a microcomputer, CD-ROM reader, and printer; (2) databases; (3) search and retrieval software; and (4) user education. (3 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
