Microform vs. CD-ROM: Is There a Difference?.

Landau, Herbert B.

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ERIC Number: EJ416992

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Publication Date: 1990

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Microform vs. CD-ROM: Is There a Difference?

Landau, Herbert B.

Library Journal, v115 n16 p56,58-59 Oct 1 1990

Compares two approaches to document delivery and storage--microform and CD-ROM--in terms of storage capacity, accessibility, production, and cost considerations. Strengths and weaknesses of each medium are noted. It is concluded that libraries should select, integrate, and explore the different features of both technologies. (12 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Technology, Microforms, Optical Data Disks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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