It's changers vs. towers in battle for CD dollars; firms should be aware that the price and capability of the two configurations can vary widely
Article Abstract:
More law firms are using CD-ROM technology which allows a whole office network to share reference books on CD-ROM. The technology has advantages and disadvantages. The hardware is available in the configuration of towers and changers. These configurations differ greatly in price and capabilities although both can be added relatively easily to a desktop computer or network. Law firms should thoroughly evaluate the economic aspects of networking CD-ROMs before deciding to use the technology. Its optimum use will probably involve a mixture of stand-alone drives and changers, along with server-based libraries of the most popular reference works.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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Researchers plug in; librarians discuss the use of technology in research at their firms
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A selection of law firm librarians were interviewed on the use of technology in their libraries. All praised the usefulness of CD-ROM products in saving time and money and making legal research easier. Many used local or wide area networks to link lawyers within the firm and at branches and to provide many research possibilities on the same system. Electronic mail was also widely used, as were work product data bases. Decisions on the acquisition of new technology tended to be a shared responsibility between the librarian, the firm administrator and a managing partner.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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