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Hacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)

Budd, John M.; Williams, Karen A. – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Describes a study of the current usage and status of CD-ROM products. Results of a survey of academic and research libraries that covered products owned or subscribed to, how they are paid for, numbers of workstations, usage, and cost are reported. The years 1984-85 and 1989-90 are compared. Cancellation of print sources is also addressed.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Budgets, Comparative Analysis