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Peer reviewedLevert, Virginia M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Important features of local area networks (LAN) are reviewed, and several microcomputer LANs are described (ARCnet, Hinet, ShareNet, Ethernet, Omninet, PLAN 4000). Results of survey of 10 libraries using or planning to use a microcomputer LAN and considerations in choosing a LAN are reported. Forty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
Peer reviewedGale, John C.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
This four-article section focuses on information storage capacity of the optical disk covering the information workstation (uses microcomputer, optical disk, compact disc to provide reference information, information content, work product support); use of laser videodisc technology for dissemination of agricultural information; encoding databases…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Science
