CD-ROM networking

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Akeroyd, John^{; *}

Affiliations: South Bank Polytechnic, London, UK

Correspondence: [*] Correspondence to: J. Akeroyd, Library & Learning Resources, South Bank Polytechnic, Borough Road, London SE1 OAA, UK.

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of CD-ROM Networks. It describes the systems available and provides some user experience of one network in an academic library. The technology is explained including the different possible configurations and some alternative solutions. There is an account of an installation at South Bank Polytechnic using the Optinet system which includes some of the problems inherent in such systems. Interface issues are addressed in some detail including standardisation. Finally licensing concerns are outlined and conclusions drawn on the likely development path of CD-Networks. In the long term, they will become a component part of information resource networks.

DOI: 10.3233/ISU-1992-12106

Journal: Information Services & Use, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 55-63, 1992