Planning for CD-ROM Technology: or, How To Stop Worrying and Embrace the CD-ROM.

Downing, Jeff

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Publication Date: 1988

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Planning for CD-ROM Technology: or, How To Stop Worrying and Embrace the CD-ROM.

Downing, Jeff

RSR Reference Services Review, v16 n3 p21-26 1988

Examines four areas of planning for libraries before incorporating CD-ROM reference systems: (1) hardware, including a microcomputer, CD-ROM reader, and printer; (2) databases; (3) search and retrieval software; and (4) user education. (3 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Instruction, Library Planning, Library Services, Microcomputers, Online Systems, Optical Data Disks, Reference Services

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