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CD-ROM databases in academic libraries.

C Piotrowski, B Perdue

    Psychological Reports
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A survey of 130 libraries found major CD-ROM databases like ERIC and PsycLIT are widely available. However, 38 libraries reported that high costs prevented them from purchasing these essential research resources.

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    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Information Access

    Background:

    • Academic libraries increasingly rely on digital resources.
    • CD-ROM databases offer access to a vast range of scholarly information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the most prevalent CD-ROM databases in academic libraries.
    • To assess the impact of cost on database acquisition.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was distributed to 200 libraries across 50 states.
    • 130 libraries responded, detailing available CD-ROM databases and acquisition barriers.

    Main Results:

    • ERIC, PsycLIT, INFOTRAC/INFOTRAC II, Social Science Index, and COMPACT DISCLOSURE were the most common databases.
    • Cost was a significant barrier, preventing 38 libraries from acquiring these resources.

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    Conclusions:

    • While key CD-ROM databases are accessible in many libraries, affordability remains a critical issue.
    • Future strategies may need to address the financial challenges faced by libraries in acquiring digital information resources.