The Librarian's Cd-Rom Handbook (Supplement to Optical Information Systems, No 4)

This book aims to de-mystify CD-ROM by discussing in depth the various issues involved such as the advantages and disadvantages of CD-ROM, evaluation of products, data and search software, hardware configurations, installation, management issues, staffing and maintenance. The Librarian's CD-ROM Handbook" provides the user with an overview of the usage and application potential of CD-ROM within the library setting. This text is aimed at all librarians wanting to know more about how and why they should be using CD-ROM.