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Providing Access to CD-ROM Databases in a Campus Setting. Part II: Networking CD-ROMs via a LAN.

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Koren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992

The second part of a report on CD-ROM networking in libraries describes LAN (local area network) technology; networking software and towers; gateway software for connecting to campuswide networks; Macintosh LANs; and network licenses. Several product and software reviews are included, and a sidebar lists vendor addresses. (NRP)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Toward More Critical Reviewing and Analysis of CD-ROM User Software Interfaces.

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Zink, Steven D. – CD-ROM Professional, 1991

Criticizes reviews of library CD-ROM products as being uncritical of the user interface and advocates a more rigorous evaluation, not only to aid potential buyers, but as a way to influence manufacturers. Congressional Information Services' Masterfile 2 is evaluated in the context of Heckel's "Principles of Friendly Software Design." (24…

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews