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Electronic Databases.
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Williams, Martha E. – Science, 1985
Presents examples of bibliographic, full-text, and numeric databases. Also discusses how to access these databases online, aids to online retrieval, and several issues and trends (including copyright and downloading, transborder data flow, use of optical disc/videodisc technology, and changing roles in database generation and processing). (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Databases, Higher Education
Optical Disk Technology and Information.
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Goldstein, Charles M. – Science, 1982
Provides basic information on videodisks and potential applications, including inexpensive online storage, random access graphics to complement online information systems, hybrid network architectures, office automation systems, and archival storage. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Higher Education
Disks for the Laboratory Part II.
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Dessy, Raymond E., Ed. – Analytical Chemistry, 1985
Part 1 presents the chemistry, physics, and engineering technology associated with magnetic and optical disks. This part explores the subjects of archiving, security, validation and certification, and protection. Questions and issues are raised in each of the areas that both users and vendors should be aware. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Storage Devices
Interactive Optical Disc Systems: Part 1: Analog Storage.
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Hessler, David W. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Details distinction between digital and analog data, advantages of analog storage, and optical disc use to store analog data. Configuration and potential of three levels of laser disc systems are explained. Selection of display devices for use with laser disc systems and accessing audio data are addressed. (Continued in next issue.) (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Systems
Retrieving Information with Interactive Videodiscs.
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Sustik, Joan M.; Brooks, Terrence A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Describes applications in variety of settings of videodiscs as tools of information retrieval with online databases, identifies underlying technical capabilities, and discusses five operations required to implement any application: coordinating diverse formats; indexing; physically arranging items on disc; designing input, search, and output;…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems, Illustrations
Electronic Publishing--A View From the Library.
Raitt, D. I. – Electronic Publishing Review, 1985
Reviews types of electronically and optically published media (EOPM) and their various delivery methods, briefly discussing their applications in the library. Highlights include the advantages and disadvantages of a library making use of EOPM and the impact of EOPM on different aspects of the librarian's world. Fourteen sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Services, Information Storage, Information Systems
Authoring Systems: The Key to Widespread Use of Interactive Videodisc Technology.
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Sinnett, Dennis; Edwards, Sheila – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Reviews attributes of laser discs and "traditional" objections to use of audiovisual materials. Use of authoring systems as means of tailoring laser disc programs and updating aging materials is described. Flexibility and power of the Video Nova Authoring System is explained and illustrated and the SONY SMC-70 microcomputer is evaluated.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation