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Peer reviewedDuchesne, Roddy; Giesbrecht, Walter W. – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Discusses CD-ROM with an emphasis on aspects that librarians need to know. The topics covered include the technology; installations and cost; advantages and disadvantages for libraries; products of interest to librarians; and selection issues. Other optical storage media are described and sources for further information are provided. (37…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
O'Connor, Mary Ann – Document Image Automation, 1991
Describes document image management systems that are used for optical storage to facilitate information retrieval. Document image management applications are described, considerations in evaluating system features and functions are presented, and criteria for evaluating vendors of document image management systems are suggested. (two references)…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedDodson, Carolyn – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes compact disk technology in general and possible library applications, including cataloging, online bibliographic searching, and full text searching, and compares the purchase of optical disk packages to traditional online services. Guidelines are provided for evaluating optical disks which focus on the size of the database, updating…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
