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Main Authors: Beaumont, Jane, Balson, David
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1988
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ395545
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  • CD-ROM Technology Use in Developing Countries: An Evaluation. Beaumont, Jane Balson, David Bibliographic Databases Computer Software Cost Effectiveness Developing Nations Foreign Countries Microcomputers Online Searching Optical Data Disks Technical Assistance User Satisfaction (Information) Describes an evaluative project in which a prototype bibliographic database on optical data disk was installed in six developing country libraries and a Canadian library. The results of the project are discussed in terms of user satisfaction and cost effectiveness, and recommendations are made to donor agencies, information providers, and potential users in developing nations. (six references) (CLB)