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Anders, Vicki; Jackson, Kathy M. – Online, 1988
Reports on a study of the impact of CD-ROM on online searching at an academic library. Data are presented on online connect time, numbers of online users, and types of users of various services. The effects of library policy and fees are discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Graphs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1988
Describes the unique reliability problems of very large databases that necessitate specialized techniques for hardware problem management. The discussion covers the use of controlled partial redundancy to improve reliability, issues in operating systems and database management systems design, and the impact of disk technology on very large…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
Lyall, Sarah – TECHNOS, 1994
Considers the concept of print books versus newer electronic formats, including CD-ROM and online versions. Topics discussed include changes in the publishing industry; a focus on content; reference books, including encyclopedias and dictionaries; children's books; multimedia publishers versus traditional book publishers; and production and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Dictionaries
Liu, David – Library Hi Tech News, 1996
Surveyed academic, corporate, and public libraries about their utilization of CD-ROMs and application of information technology. Results show that almost half of the surveyed libraries have over five computers with CD-ROMs and that most are technologically ready to meet patron information needs via facsimiles and electronic mail. (JMV)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Electronic Mail, Facsimile Transmission
Matthews, Rosemary; Tobojka, Cynthia – Media and Methods, 1994
Discusses issues that school librarians need to consider when updating and automating their libraries based on examples of experiences in several high schools. Topics addressed include planning; problems; needs assessment; software compatibility and selection; CD-ROMs; and training needs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Learning Resources Centers, Library Automation
Lubelski, Greg W. – Library Journal, 1995
Describes one library's development of a CD-ROM lending collection. Topics include survey results, policies, procedures, troubleshooting, and promotion. A sidebar contains a brief bibliography of journals which review CD-ROMs and publishers who provide CD samplers. (AEF)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Costs, Information Technology, Library Circulation
Shoemaker, Joel – School Library Journal, 1995
Examines the cost effectiveness of using CD-ROM encyclopedias in school libraries; finds print encyclopedias to be cheaper, but advocates the use of both. Sidebars include price comparisons of popular print and CD-ROM encyclopedias. (AEF)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Encyclopedias
Allen, Denise – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Reviews five compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM) products and one video series that focus on science projects: (1) "Body Park" (Virtual Entertainment); (2) "The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System" (Microsoft); (3) "The Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body" (Microsoft); (4) "Science Curriculum Assistance Program" (Demco); and (5)…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Astronomy, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software
Peer reviewedCrampton, Margaret – Electronic Library, 1995
Details the development of the FISHLIT bibliographic database at the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology Library at Rhodes University (South Africa), and the subsequent CD-ROM publication of the database by NISC (National Information Services Corporation). Discusses the advantages of CD-ROM publication, costs and information service provision,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Costs, Electronic Publishing
Peer reviewedYaden, David B. Jr.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1994
This article gives a brief overview of issues in adult literacy; an assessment of workplace literacy; and components, concepts, and steps of the NASA Adult Literacy Evaluator project. The Adult Literacy Evaluator project applies NASA's technical experience to the problem of adult literacy and workplace literacy by finding ways to use interactive…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
Bucher, Katherine – Technology Connection, 1995
Examines benefits of multimedia presentation software for teachers, librarians, and elementary and secondary school students. Discusses an example of two school library media specialists working with an English class using the library's reference collection (print and CD-ROM) and HyperCard. Suggests presentation assignments for various subjects.…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum
Dyrli, Odvard Egil; Kinnaman, Daniel E. – Technology & Learning, 1995
Defines features of multimedia (hypermedia, interaction, and user control) and discusses keys to multimedia (personal computers and CD-ROMs). Focuses on use of multimedia technology to bring authentic settings to classrooms via connections to activities outside the classroom. Sidebars present major categories of multimedia CD-ROM software and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Classrooms
Williamson, Jeanine – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1995
Examines whether the paper-medium structure of the major classics bibliography, "L'Annee Philologique", validly reflects information retrieval paradigms of individual classicists. Faculty and graduate student attitudes toward and use of features of the paper-medium form are discussed, and attitudes toward the upcoming CD-ROM version are examined.…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Classical Literature, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFitzsimmons, Joe – Electronic Library, 1994
Discusses the so-called third industrial revolution, or the information revolution. Topics addressed include the progression of the revolution in the U.S. economy, in Europe, and in Third World countries; the empowering technologies, including digital switches, optical fiber, semiconductors, CD-ROM, networks, and combining technologies; and future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedGussin, Lawrence – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Examines the evolution of multimedia simulation games on floppy disk and CD-ROM, and reviews uses of simulation games for education and entertainment. Discusses what is involved in building, marketing, and playing simulated games. Examples of game screens are displayed throughout the article, and a sidebar lists companies mentioned in the article.…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
