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Becker, Karen A. – College and Research Libraries News, 1987
Presents a "family tree" of optical technologies with a list of definitions, and briefly discusses some of the issues relating to optical technologies and their use in libraries. (CLB)
Descriptors: Costs, Definitions, Lasers, Library Automation
Ali, S. Nazim – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
This annotated bibliography contains citations for over 70 recently published journal articles, reports, and monographs on the subject of optical disks. Items are arranged alphabetically by author with annotations plus additional notes where appropriate. (CLB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Hendley, A. M. – 1986
Recognizing that the fast-developing optical storage technologies provide a new dimension in publishing and information storage, retrieval, and distribution, this report examines the technical characteristics and capabilities of video and optical systems and the implications of this technology. The following aspects of optical disk systems are…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Karpisek, Marian; And Others – Media & Methods, 1995
Presents five articles and a company resource directory to help librarians successfully incorporate technology into school libraries. Discusses actual situations, examines student needs, and gives advice to help librarians with library automation systems, videodiscs, library security systems, media retrieval, networking CD-ROMs, and locating…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Security, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education
Moscoso, Purificacion; Chen, Ching-chih – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1990
Discusses advances in microcomputer and optical technologies and how these technologies are being integrated into library reference work. Topics discussed include training of library reference staff; library bibliographic instruction; CD-ROMs; videodiscs; hypertext; bibliographies; library catalogs, including online catalogs; indexing and…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Bibliographies, Desktop Publishing, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedTruett, Carol – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discusses the results of a survey of school librarians in North Carolina conducted to determine the extent of CD-ROM and videodisk use and how they are changing the teaching of library, information, and research skills. CD-ROM and videodisk titles are listed, and recommendations for further study are suggested. The questionnaire is appended.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Automation, Library Instruction
Bucher, Katherine Toth – 1998
This book is a practical, easy-to-use reference source written to help school library media specialists cope with and enjoy technology. Along with explaining technology, the book suggests ways to set up technology, use it, manage it, troubleshoot it, and introduce it to students, teachers, and staff. The book is intended for librarians and…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
