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Noordenbos, Meino G. – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
Discusses the need for user oriented optical storage systems to deal with information storage in offices, and describes the Megadoc system. The features described include hardware configurations, microcomputer applications, the ability to read microfilm or microfiche documents, equipment standards, and current systems software. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness
Harvey, Francis A. – AECT-RTD Newsletter, 1987
Description of new applications of digital optical disc storage technologies focuses on CD-ROM (Compact Disc--Read Only Memory); CD-I (Compact Disc--Interactive); and DV-I (Digital Video--Interactive). Features of each technology are described in the context of instructional design and educational technology, and the role of educational research…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Educational Research
Tanner, Dennis F.; Bane, Robert K. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Examines the current development of computer compact disk storage devices (CD-ROM). Describes the basics of how the CD-ROM operates and identifies educational uses. Lists companies currently providing CD-ROM software and producing CD-ROM players. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software

Jacso, Peter – Electronic Library, 1989
Discusses the wide variety of installation standards currently maintained by publishers of CD-ROM databases and the problems this can cause for users. Hardware and software requirements of various CD-ROM databases intended for use on IBM personal computers and compatibles are described. (five references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Database Producers, Equipment Standards

Starrett, Robert – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Describes the step-by-step process of writing a bootable CD-ROM. Discusses equipment and background. Steps include copying the hard drive, creating an image, editing, determining boot catalog placement, and creating the boot record. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Background, Computer Software Development, Editing

Arps, Mark – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Explains the basic hardware, software, and media options for changing from a CD-ROM user to a CD-ROM publisher. Highlights include system configurations; computer recommendations; transfer media, including tapes, discs, and optical media; backup software and formatting/simulation software; costs; and publishing systems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
Jacso, Peter – School Library Journal, 1996
A computer expert describes two stand-alone, multimedia CD-ROM computer systems suitable for school and public libraries: a budget version for less than $2000 and a power version for about $3000. Recommends specific personal computer models, monitors, operating systems, processors, RAM (random access memory), hard drives, video subsystems, CD-ROM…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Peripherals, Computer Selection, Computer Storage Devices
Lowenthal, Ralph A. – 1989
Bibliographers and librarians are aware of the new information technologies in information storage and retrieval. CD-ROMs and online database systems are two technologies used daily to assist users in accessing needed information. Although these resources are lacking in the fields of journalism and mass communication, possibilities for…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Mail, Information Retrieval
Cribbs, Margaret A. – Online, 1987
Discusses the preservation of electronically produced data focusing on the passive destruction of data due to lack of proper care in information storage. Three case studies are presented: two involve specific media--magnetic tape and CD-ROM (compact disk read-only-memory)--and one the transfer of data from one system to another. (EM)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Case Studies, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness

Perez, Ernest – Library Software Review, 1997
Examines the practical realities of upgrading Intel personal computers in libraries, considering budgets and technical personnel availability. Highlights include adding RAM; putting in faster processor chips, including clock multipliers; new hard disks; CD-ROM speed; motherboards and interface cards; cost limits and economic factors; and…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Peripherals, Computer Selection, Computer Storage Devices
Brock, Jack L., Jr. – 1992
This testimony discusses ways in which some federal government agencies use technology to provide the public with cheaper, faster access to a wider range of information which can be searched and manipulated in ways never possible on the printed page. Technologies included in the discussion are compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM), electronic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Mail
Triebwasser, Marc A. – 1988
Predicting that a large component of the library of the not so distant future will be an electronic network of file servers where information is stored for access by personal computer workstations in remote locations as well as the library, this paper discusses innovative computer technologies--particularly CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Character Recognition, Computer Networks, Copyrights

Caren, Loretta – Library Trends, 1989
Describes a bibliographic instruction program developed at Rochester Institute of Technology to familiarize faculty with the electronic information retrieval services available through the library. The program highlights four areas: (1) historical review; (2) local connections, including the online catalog; (3) bibliographic connections, including…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Documentation, Faculty Development, Futures (of Society)

Kountz, John – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Description of high density data storage (HDDS) devices focuses on CD-ROMs and explores their impact on libraries, publishing, education, and library communications. Highlights include costs; technical standards; reading devices; authoring systems; robotics; the influence of new technology on the role of libraries; and royalty and copyright issues…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights

Clyde, Anne – Emergency Librarian, 1992
Discussion of the use of technology in Australian schools to improve information access and educational outcomes focuses on the impact on school library resource centers. Topics discussed include online information services; electronic bulletin boards; electronic mail via microcomputers; and optical storage media, including CD-ROM, hypermedia, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Storage Devices, Educational Technology