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| Gorman, Michael | 1 |
| Hessier, David | 1 |
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| Van Houweling, Douglas E. | 1 |
| Warden, Bette M. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGorman, Michael – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discussion of the drawbacks of remote storage and microforms as solutions to library storage and retrieval problems covers the advantages and disadvantages of moveable compact shelving, i.e., electrically-powered shelving which eliminates all but one aisle in any set of ranges of shelving. This system is recommended as the answer to storage…
Descriptors: Library Equipment, Space Utilization, Storage
Peer reviewedKountz, John – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Comparison of conventional book stacks, moving aisle book stacks, and industrial storage techniques shows that the industrial technique is the least expensive to build, maintain, and operate. Characteristics of automated storage and retrieval systems are discussed, and formulas for calculating the size and costs of a library system are presented.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Library Automation, Library Equipment
Peer reviewedHessier, David – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Describes InfoStation, an information system which integrates a microcomputer with a videotape recorder and facsimile machine, to provide backup storage and selective retrieval of both analog and digital information. The features and applications of the system are described in detail and compared with other computer storage methods. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Publishing, Facsimile Transmission
Peer reviewedRiddick, John – Library Hi Tech, 1983
This 14-item annotated literature review summarizes and analyzes scientific developments in and applications of optical and videodisc technology. Implications for information storage and retrieval, prospects for the optical disc in the office, preservation and the new technology, electronic document delivery, and the impact of technology on…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Copyrights, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedCriswell, Lela Beth – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Description of the Optical Disk Pilot Program of the Library of Congress defines characteristics and differences between analog videodisks and optical digital disk technology. Benefits of the optical digital disk, material selection, and the system configuration (bibliographic indexing, document preparation and input scanning, image and record…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Library Collections
Peer reviewedVan Houweling, Douglas E. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Survey of the history and current development of information technology covers hardware (economies of scale, communications technology, magnetic and optical forms of storage), and the evolution of systems software ("tool" software, applications software, and nonprocedural languages). The effect of new computer technologies on human…
Descriptors: Computer Software, History, Information Networks, Information Storage
Peer reviewedWarden, William H.; Warden, Bette M. – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Discusses major features of microcomputers (word length, memory, size, disk size and capacity, central processing unit speed, peripherals, software) and provides descriptions of 19 models. Comparative analysis on basis of cost, software support, machine capacity, storage capacity, and types of peripherals is presented. A 173-item bibliography is…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Costs
