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Freedman, Maurice J. – Library Journal, 1987
This list of 101 compact disc jazz recordings recommended for library acquisition includes brief annotations. (MES)
Descriptors: Discographies, Jazz, Library Material Selection, Optical Disks
Dick, Jeff T. – Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of laser videodiscs for library collections covers selection, finding reviews, suppliers, cost, preservation, and security. Sidebars define laserdisc terms and list several recommended titles. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Optical Disks, Public Libraries
Van Arsdale, William O. – Library Journal, 1986
Compares current problems with optical disks to errors made with past technological innovations in libraries. Lack of hardware standardization, software incompatibility, and high prices are discussed. Widespread library commitment not to purchase optical disc systems until both technical standards and price guidelines are established is advocated.…
Descriptors: Costs, Information Technology, Library Acquisition, Library Expenditures
Dick, Jeff T. – Library Journal, 1999
Discusses DVD (digital video disc) technology and considers its future possibilities. Highlights include laserdiscs, DVDs in academic-library collections, public-library experiences with DVDs, and problems with changes in video formats and technological obsolescence. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Library Collection Development
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2002
Reports results of a survey of public libraries that investigated trends in audiovisual materials. Highlights include format issues; audiobooks; media budgets for various formats; video collections; DVDs; circulation; collection sizes; music CDs; and future possibilities. (LRW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Budgets, Futures (of Society), Library Circulation
Library Journal, 1987
This report of the events at the American Library Association annual conference summarizes presentations and debates on several social issues as well as a manifesto addressing social and ethical problems that was presented at the conference. A list of officers and awards is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Codes of Ethics, Confidentiality
