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Simpson, Carol Mann – Book Report, 1992
Examines issues that librarians must address when purchasing databases on CD-ROM for networking. Highlights include network licenses; costs; restrictions on network rights; ownership of CD-ROMs; hardware requirements; fees for upgrading software; CD-ROM servers; pricing options; training materials; and disk drives. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs, Databases
Smith, Nancy H. G. – Book Report, 1992
Describes an inservice teacher training program developed to teach secondary school teachers how to search CD-ROMs, laser disks, and automated catalogs. Training sessions held during faculty meetings are described, computer activities are explained, a sample worksheet for searching an electronic encyclopedia is included, and sources for CD-ROMs…
Descriptors: Databases, Inservice Teacher Education, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Kirsch, Robert A.; And Others – Book Report, 1989
The first article discusses CD-ROM pricing and provides a list of databases and magazines available on CD-ROM. The second provides guidelines for purchasing a CD-ROM workstation. The third describes the use of ERIC on CD-ROM as a research tool for high school students. The fourth describes the benefits of using online searching to teach research…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, High Schools, Learning Resources Centers
Behn, John; Kirsch, Robert – Book Report, 1992
Provides guidelines for selection of a local area network for a high school library and discusses network and equipment costs and computer requirements, including recommendations regarding monitors, printers, compact disk players, mouse devices, and computer architecture. A second article reviews new technology exhibited at a recent computer…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
Troselius, Renee; And Others – Book Report, 1996
CD-ROM periodical indexes are becoming increasingly tailored for specific age ranges and are also providing access to full text. Two charts separate several full-text CD-ROM products by intended audience (middle school versus secondary school students) and compare costs and features. Tips are provided on assessing institutional needs and…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
Graf, Nancy – Book Report, 1996
Examines the decision-making process of purchasing CD-ROMs for libraries. Evaluation criteria include hardware requirements, ease of installation, adequacy of documentation, user friendliness of displays, ease of searching, frequency of updates, downloading and printing capabilities, technical support, and vendor reputation. Identifies sources and…
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Downloading
