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Lamont is the first Harvard library to permit students to check out CD-ROMs, compact discs holding information accessible by computer. Though the CDs have been available since August, the library has just begun to publicize it, according to Amy M. Kautman, Lamont's head reference librarian...
...faced with the realization that multimedia is here. The singular CD-ROMs that are out are no longer an electronic version of a book," Kautman said...
...same token, we check out videos, but we don't provide VCRs," Kautman said. "It's not a great solution, but right now, [computers with CD-ROM drives are] not within the funding...
Harvard librarians do, however, plan to set up a CD-ROM Local Access Network (LAN) system at Widener. This LAN system will allow patrons to access selected data tapes and CD-ROMs from all HOLLIS Plus terminals. Kautman said the system will probably be operational in a few months...
According to Kautman, nine more, titles have been ordered, and the library has created a fund specifically aimed at purchasing more CDs Librarians may also use current book funds to supplement Lamont's collection