Scrolling through libraries of the future

Article Abstract:

The Library of Congress demonstrates implementations of the first phase of 'The American Memory,' a program to put some of the library's collections on optical disk. The library will spend $6 million on the project, scheduled to conclude in 1996. Companies and organizations that will assist include: Apple Computer Inc; IBM; the US unit of Pioneer Electric Corp of Japan; and two private foundations. Hardware used for the Library of Congress's demonstrations includes a computer, a TV monitor, a videodisc player, a CD-ROM disk drive, a laser printer, and a video printer for photos. Such a configuration costs about $10,000, but libraries could purchase a less powerful configuration for about $5,000. Librarian of Congress James Billington sees multimedia interactive electronic technologies as 'a wonderful tool for school libraries.'

Libraries, Publishing industry, United States, Innovations, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Technology application, Electronic publishing, Multimedia systems, United States. Library of Congress, Interactive computer systems, Interactive media, Information storage and retrieval, Information storage and retrieval systems, Billington, James H., Optical storage devices, School libraries, Optical Memory, Interactive Systems, Multimedia Technology, Audio-visual library service, Optical Publishing, Audiovisual library services

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The brave new world of books on disc

Article Abstract:

Many companies are publishing popular novels, literary works and reference works on CD-ROM, although the number of products available is limited. CD-ROM permits a high density of data, allowing for very large reference works, such as the National Register of Historic Places, to be made available on a relatively small number of discs. Companies such as Broderbund Software Inc are making interactive animated children's books available on CD-ROM, and other companies are publishing novels on floppy disks as well. While computer technology is making some changes in publishing, such as interactive hypertext-based journals, there are some difficulties. Electronic reading materials require that the reader carry a device with them. Hand-held computers require that readers have a minimum amount of space, and equipment is sensitive.

Software, Column, Books, Literature, Databases, Database, Entertainment, Book

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ROMing your corporate library for job leads

Article Abstract:

CD-ROM is an optical disk technology that is very useful to job seekers. The CD-ROM offers vast storage potential - a typical disk can hold the contents of 1,200 standard 5.25-inch floppy disks - and users only need a microcomputer, a CD-ROM drive, a controller and a printer. CD-ROM is a relatively inexpensive technology, and job seekers can find the technology available in many public, corporate and academic business libraries. Librarians can generate lists of job leads quickly and inexpensively, and job seekers can create their own personalized job banks with relative ease.

Optical disk drives, Trends, Career Guidance, Optical Disk Drive, Job Search

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