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Main Authors: Evans, John, Park, Betsy
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1987
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED289520
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author Evans, John
Park, Betsy
author_facet Evans, John
Park, Betsy
Evans, John
Park, Betsy
collection Education Resources Information Center
contents Information Retrieval Center: A Proposal for the Implementation of CD-ROM Database Technology at Memphis State University Libraries. Evans, John Park, Betsy Academic Libraries Bibliographic Databases Costs Higher Education Library Automation Library Equipment Library Facilities Library Planning Library Services Optical Data Disks Program Proposals Reference Services Specifications This planning proposal recommends that Memphis State University Libraries make information on CD-ROM (compact disc--read only memory) available in the Reference Department by establishing an Information Retrieval Center (IRC). Following a brief introduction and statement of purpose, the library's databases, users, staffing, facilities, and equipment are discussed; three recommendations for the installation of CD-ROM stations are presented; and eight CD-ROM-format databases recommended for acquisition during the initial phase of IRC implementation are described, including annual subscription costs. Presented next are a consideration of database selection and workstation allocation which includes a table depicting workstation allocation and use, and a tabular presentation of workstation configurations which covers the quantity, description, and cost of workstation equipment, modems, furniture, and electrical power control equipment. Finally, site preparation specifications are presented for walls, electrical power, lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning), library computer system data cables, and telephone service. An illustration of a microcomputer power source and a library floor plan are included, and a 60-item bibliography is provided. (Author/KM)
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spellingShingle Information Retrieval Center: A Proposal for the Implementation of CD-ROM Database Technology at Memphis State University Libraries.
Evans, John
Park, Betsy
Academic Libraries
Bibliographic Databases
Costs
Higher Education
Library Automation
Library Equipment
Library Facilities
Library Planning
Library Services
Optical Data Disks
Program Proposals
Reference Services
Specifications
Information Retrieval Center: A Proposal for the Implementation of CD-ROM Database Technology at Memphis State University Libraries. Evans, John Park, Betsy Academic Libraries Bibliographic Databases Costs Higher Education Library Automation Library Equipment Library Facilities Library Planning Library Services Optical Data Disks Program Proposals Reference Services Specifications This planning proposal recommends that Memphis State University Libraries make information on CD-ROM (compact disc--read only memory) available in the Reference Department by establishing an Information Retrieval Center (IRC). Following a brief introduction and statement of purpose, the library's databases, users, staffing, facilities, and equipment are discussed; three recommendations for the installation of CD-ROM stations are presented; and eight CD-ROM-format databases recommended for acquisition during the initial phase of IRC implementation are described, including annual subscription costs. Presented next are a consideration of database selection and workstation allocation which includes a table depicting workstation allocation and use, and a tabular presentation of workstation configurations which covers the quantity, description, and cost of workstation equipment, modems, furniture, and electrical power control equipment. Finally, site preparation specifications are presented for walls, electrical power, lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning), library computer system data cables, and telephone service. An illustration of a microcomputer power source and a library floor plan are included, and a 60-item bibliography is provided. (Author/KM)
title Information Retrieval Center: A Proposal for the Implementation of CD-ROM Database Technology at Memphis State University Libraries.
topic Academic Libraries
Bibliographic Databases
Costs
Higher Education
Library Automation
Library Equipment
Library Facilities
Library Planning
Library Services
Optical Data Disks
Program Proposals
Reference Services
Specifications
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED289520