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Main Author: Graf, Nancy
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1996
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ529706
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  • Making the CD-ROM Choices. Graf, Nancy Computer Selection Computer Software Evaluation Computer Software Selection Downloading Equipment Maintenance Evaluation Criteria Information Sources Information Technology Library Material Selection Merchandise Information Online Searching Optical Data Disks Purchasing Screen Design (Computers) User Friendly Interface Vendors Examines the decision-making process of purchasing CD-ROMs for libraries. Evaluation criteria include hardware requirements, ease of installation, adequacy of documentation, user friendliness of displays, ease of searching, frequency of updates, downloading and printing capabilities, technical support, and vendor reputation. Identifies sources and methods for finding CD-ROMs for consideration. (LAM)