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Kittle, Paul – Laserdisk Professional, 1989
Describes the implementation of a project that provides dial-up access to MEDLINE on remote optical data disk (CD-ROM) using software that enables callers to use programs like Wordstar, Lotus, and dBase. Highlights include networking CD-ROM databases, hardware considerations, advantages and disadvantages of remote access, and future plans. A…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Dial Access Information Systems
Dunman, Susan – Electronic Learning, 1988
Describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a national information network in the field of education. Printed indexes are explained as well as online searching of the ERIC database. Online searching is emphasized, including search strategies, database vendors, cost considerations, gateway services, and CD-ROM versions. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Educational Resources
Germain, Jack M. – Online Access, 1994
Description of the ERIC database covers suggested uses for teachers, students, parents, and researchers; information available in ERIC; how to access ERIC, including through the Internet; the AskERIC service that is available through the Internet; and steps for searching the database. A directory of ERIC clearinghouses is also included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Educational Research
Peer reviewedRowley, Jennifer; Butcher, David – Electronic Library, 1994
Considers comparative prices for bibliographic data on CD-ROM and in print. Topics addressed include differences in the nature of bibliographic data in the two media, the relative complexities of pricing structure, varying policies on network pricing, and standardization of the licensing arrangement. (KRN)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedMcLean, Dulce Didio – International Library Review, 1991
This followup to a 1981 study presents descriptions of automated projects or activities in academic, public, and special libraries or information centers in the Greater Sao Paulo region that developed from 1981 through 1987. It is noted that an overall increase in the level of automation since 1981 has been observed. (four references) (Author/MAB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Peer reviewedLaGuardia, Cheryl; And Others – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
A survey to discover what academic libraries were doing in the area of CD-ROM networking found that (1) all responding libraries utilized CD-ROM technology; (2) great diversity existed in the number of databases and workstation owned; (3) different staffing patterns exist between networked and nonnetworked libraries; and (4) 21 institutions had…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education, Information Networks
Peer reviewedHardin, Steve – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Describes how the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) and several other databases were added to the online public access catalog at Indiana State University, and explores impacts of enhancing access in this manner at several academic libraries. Telecommunications and software design consideration are also discussed, together with…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis
Pappas, Marjorie L.; And Others – 1996
The ever-increasing availability of electronic information resources online and on CD-ROM presents library media specialists, teachers, and students with a new set of challenges for accessing information. Electronic information resources enable access to nonlinear information, which allows searchers to explore relationships and make connections…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
