ERIC Number: EJ529706
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0731-4388
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Making the CD-ROM Choices.
Graf, Nancy
Book Report, v15 n2 p13,15,23 Sep-Oct 1996
Examines the decision-making process of purchasing CD-ROMs for libraries. Evaluation criteria include hardware requirements, ease of installation, adequacy of documentation, user friendliness of displays, ease of searching, frequency of updates, downloading and printing capabilities, technical support, and vendor reputation. Identifies sources and methods for finding CD-ROMs for consideration. (LAM)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Downloading, Equipment Maintenance, Evaluation Criteria, Information Sources, Information Technology, Library Material Selection, Merchandise Information, Online Searching, Optical Data Disks, Purchasing, Screen Design (Computers), User Friendly Interface, Vendors
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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