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ERIC Number: EJ412077
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Remote Dial-In Patron Access to CD-ROM LANs.
McQueen, Howard
CD-ROM Professional, v3 n4 p20-23 Jul 1990
Examines technical and support issues that impact on libraries' decisions to provide patrons with remote communication access to CD-ROM local area networks. Areas discussed include licensing costs for CD-ROM, remote control communications software, dedicated hardware, system maintenance, computer security, and the provision of quality, user friendly services. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Dial Access Information Systems, Library Automation, Local Area Networks, Online Systems, Optical Data Disks, Telecommunications, Users (Information)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners
Language: English
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