CD-ROM and Libraries.

Murphy, Brower

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ERIC Number: EJ321337

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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CD-ROM and Libraries.

Murphy, Brower

Library Hi Tech, v3 n2 p21-26 1985

The Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) data format is explained and illustrated, noting current and potential applications. The "5-inch" compact laserdisc is described and photographs of an IBM PC/Hitachi CD-ROM system adopted by Library Corporation to support its MARC database--BiblioFile--are presented. Screen displays for BiblioFile are included. (EJS)

Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Display Systems, Information Storage, Lasers, Standards, Technological Advancement, Videodisc Recordings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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