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  1. Nicholls, P.; Ridley, J.: ¬A context for evaluating for multimedia (1996) 0.05 
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    Abstract
    Initial report from an ongoing study which aims to form a framework for understanding and rating multimedia products. Introduces multimedia, sets out a continuum for it and gives a brief history of the medium. Sets out a general evaluation framework for electronic materials. Multimedia adds a further layer of complexity to evaluation particularly in content, indexing and user interface
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    Multimedia
  2. Clements, J.; Nicholls, P.: ¬A comparative survey of multimedia CD-ROM encyclopedias (1995) 0.04 
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    Abstract
    Provides background to the growth of multimedia encyclopedias on CD-ROM, comparing them with printed and online versions. Surveys the main 1995 encyclopedias on disc. Covers: Bookshelf '95, Circle of Knowledge, Compton's interactive encyclopedia, Encarta '95, Britannica CD, Grolier multimedia encyclopedia '95, Guiness encyclopedia, Infopedia, Webster's interactive encyclopedia and ZCI concise encyclopedia. Includes a bibliography of recent reviews
  3. Nicholls, P.: CD-ROM and multimedia trends : the year in review (1995) 0.04 
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    Abstract
    Surveys the views of key figures in the CD-ROM multimedia area which reflect the most significant events in 1995. Covers: quantity, growth; quality; proces; the trend towards replacement of CD-ROM with online services; continuing slow groeth in CD-ROM markets; practicalities of dealing with CD-ROM multimedia as it becomes mainstream, While the industry is constantly changing; growth in the market for CD-recorders; and high density discs and the impact of Windows 95
  4. Nicholls, P.: Multimedia and CD-ROM Directory 1998 (1998) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    Traces double change in ownership of the Multimedia and CD-ROM Directory, now over 10 years old and reviews the 1998 edition under the imprint Waterlow New Media Information. Also describes Waterlows new specialised tool, the DVD Directory. The Gale Directory of Databases and Bowker's World Databases might be suitable alternatives to certain users but the Waterlow product should be the first choice for libraries seeking a source of directory information related to CD-ROM
  5. Nicholls, P.: Ten significant CD-ROM developments in 1993 (1994) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    Discusses significant developments in the area of CD-ROMs in 1993. Examines: increasing mainstream acceptance of CD-ROMs, its installed base and implementations, CD-Recordable, multimedia, publishing, network licensing, magazines, retail distribution, software distribution on disc, and declining hardware/software prices
  6. Nicholls, P.; Sutherland, P.; Julien, C.: ¬The state of the union : CD-ROM titles in print 1993 (1994) 0.02 
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    Abstract
    Continuation of an annual survey of CD-ROM database titles based on information published in the 1993 issues of the 3 major printed directories of commercially available CD-ROM database titles. Reports data on: growth in the number of CD-ROM titles available; types of databases available; Subject coverage of current titles; hardware and software platforms used; frequency; current CD-ROM prices; and multimedia databases. Includes a statistical breakdown of 1992 CD-ROM database prices, by subject

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