Describes how to find accurate, current information about telecommunications industries, products and services, rates and tariffs, and regulatory information using electronic information resources available from the private and public sectors. A sidebar article provides contact information for producers and service providers. (KRN)

Describes an approach to the design of interactive multimedia materials being developed in a European Community project called ILDIC (Integrated Learning Design in Interactive Compact Disc). The dialog that is needed between technologists and teachers is discussed; and the generic model for learning design used in the project is explained. (11…

Describes compression methods for components of full-text systems such as text databases on CD-ROM. Topics discussed include storage media; structures for full-text retrieval, including indexes, inverted files, and bitmaps; compression tools; memory requirements during retrieval; and ranking and information retrieval. (Contains 53 references.)…

Describes the development of CD-ROM recorder technology, including low-cost recording methods, the capacity to record data on the same disk during several sessions, computer CD-ROM drives, and companies involved in development. Applications of the new technology in publishing, preserving, producing, and sharing information are mentioned. (KRN)

Discusses the cost of constructing a hypertext database and suggests cost forecasting approaches that can be used to determine whether organizations can internally fund a hypertext database, or whether producers can afford to market hypertext databases. Production costs in differing hypertext strategies are also compared. (27 references) (LRW)

Evaluates six CD-ROM products for library users that provide information on companies: (1) CD/Corporate: U.S. Public Companies; (2) Compact D/SEC; (3) Compustat PC Plus Corporate Text; (4) General Business File; (5) Moody's 5000 Plus; and (6) Standard and Poor's Corporations. Information provided includes companies included, online database…

Discusses digital imaging technology and examines document database conversion considerations. Two types of document imaging systems are described: (1) a work in process system, and (2) a storage and retrieval system. Conversion methodology is outlined, and a document conversion scenario is presented as a practical guide to conversion. (LRW)

Compares two approaches to document delivery and storage--microform and CD-ROM--in terms of storage capacity, accessibility, production, and cost considerations. Strengths and weaknesses of each medium are noted. It is concluded that libraries should select, integrate, and explore the different features of both technologies. (12 references) (MES)

Discusses topics related to systems for in-house CD-ROM development: functions, including data capture, data conversion, data editing, indexing, database construction, simulation/testing, and formatting; components, including hardware, the processor, peripherals, and selection considerations; software, including the operating system, system…

This annotated bibliography lists 45 nondepository publications and CD-ROM databases disseminated by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) during 1992. A brief history of recent federal legislation affecting the Government Printing Office (GPO) is provided. (LRW)

Describes a study of federal depository libraries that was conducted to determine how and if depository CD-ROMs were being used. A 23-page appendix includes the questionnaire and responses, which indicate that many GPO distributed CD-ROMs are not being used due to a variety of reasons. (Author/LRW)

Argues that multi-media does not, by itself, guarantee accelerated learning and enhanced motivation unless there is a clear pedagogical progression and learning strategy. Describes and analyzes didactic dimensions to be considered in designing a multi-media tool, based on the authors' experiences as software authors and language trainers. (DSK)

Discusses Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences that addresses how students assimilate information and suggests the use of electronic portfolios to allow a broader array of learning styles and increase the effectiveness of activities by addressing more Multiple Intelligences. Explains the use of hypertext and multimedia on a CD-ROM.…

Presents the methods and results of an assessment of students' scientific writing. Studies an introductory oceanography course in a large public university that used an interactive CD-ROM, "Our Dynamic Planet". Analyzes the quality of students' written arguments by using a grading rubric and an argumentation analysis model. Includes 18…

Focuses on how and where to find maps and discusses the options that are open to geography students in terms of access to maps and spatial data sets, such as buying printed maps and downloading maps from the Internet. Addresses copyright and permission issues along with the citation of maps. (CMK)