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Peer reviewedLunin, Lois F. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Introduction to videodisc and optical disk technology (information storage media which are able to handle word, data, image, and sound) cites articles written about videodisc and optical disk applications, instructional use, videodisc research, and information retrieval. A list of 30 suggested readings and additional information resources are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedParis, Judith – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Outlines basic videodisc and optical disk technology describing both optical and capacitance videodisc technology. Optical disk technology is defined as a mass digital image and data storage device and briefly compared with other information storage media including magnetic tape and microforms. The future of videodisc and optical disk is…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Electronic Equipment, Information Storage
Griffiths, Jose-Marie – UNESCO Journal of Information Science, Librarianship and Archives Administration, 1982
Describes applications of new technology to information handling on the basis of two trends--the miniaturization of electronic circuits and the shift from analog to digital modes of communication. Information technologies discussed are microcomputers, word processors, telecommunications, storage technologies, databases, videotex, and teletext.…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Databases
Pagell, Ruth A.; Halperin, Michael – Online, 1986
Describes three commercial, numeric databases that are available in microcomputer diskette format: Micro/Scan Disclosure; Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates World Economic Service; and Trinet's Survey of Commercial Buying Power. Advantages and disadvantages of the diskette format, search strategies, and a selected list of eight suppliers…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Storage, Information Systems
Peer reviewedBranscomb, Lewis M. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Discusses discoveries and applications of science that have enabled the computer industry to introduce new technology each year and produce 25 percent more for the customer at constant cost. Potential limits to progress, disc storage technology, programming and end-user interface, and designing for ease of use are considered. Glossary is included.…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Electronics Industry, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedCarney, Richard – Library Hi Tech, 1985
InfoTrac is a laserdisc system that provides local computer-access to Information Access Company's periodical databases and offers libraries an extensive, self-contained reference system. The system, which employs an IBM PC microcomputer, a Hewlett-Packard Thinkjet printer, and a Pioneer videodisc player, provides advantages of online searching at…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Services
