Adoption of CD ROM in Libraries

  • Chennupati K Ramaiah
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.9.4.2992
Keywords: Standardization, CD-ROM at DESIDOC, Networking, Future Trends, Applications of CD-ROMs in Library and Information services

Abstract

Describes briefly CD-ROM - its characteristics, advantages, limitations and mechanisms for recording and reading information. The basic configuration of a CD-ROM system and some guidelines for its installation are given. The major attempts made to effect standardization in installation and operation of CD-ROMs is reviewed. Applications of CD-ROM in libraries and information services in compact disc format are enumerated. Gives a brief account of his experience with CD-ROM at DESIDOC. The future trends like networking and use of erasable optical discs and the influence of these developments on Indian libraries are discussed.

Published
2002-01-01
How to Cite
Ramaiah, C. K. (2002). Adoption of CD ROM in Libraries. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.9.4.2992
Issue
Vol 9 No 4 (1989)
Section
Papers

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