Document (#9779)

Author

Bassman, W.

Title

CD-ROMs in the public library : signpost to the information highway

Source

Show-me libraries. 45(1994) no.2, S.20-22

Year

1994

Abstract

A grant aided evaluation of CD-ROM products was conducted in the St Louis, Missouri public library during 1991/92. The necessary investment in high quality hardware and staff expertise are grater hurdles than the costs of the CD-ROM products, many of which are relatively inexpensive. Looks at numerous practical questions concerning rules and restrictions posed by the introduction of CD-ROMs as library reference materials

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