The Laser Video Disc Companion

Doug Pratt is the leading reviewer of DVDs, a contributor to Rolling Stone, and editor and publisher of The DVD-Laserdisc Newsletter. Choice says, "Pratt's writing is amusing, comprehensive and informative." Rolling Stone calls this two-volume set, "the gold standard on all things DVD." The set is unique in giving space to non-feature-film DVDs, the fastest growing area of the market. Not just a reference book, it's also good reading.

Provides an overview on the use of interactive videodisc systems in medical education. Includes information about videodisc systems (computer, graphic/overlay boards, and videodisc players), as well as videodisc programs developed by universities and colleges, commercial firms, professional association, public organizations, and testing and certification organizations. Videodisc research, surveys, periodicals, conferences, film festivals, and other resources also are listed.

Provides an overview on the use of interactive videodisc systems in nursing education. Includes information about videodisc systems (computer, graphic/overlay boards, and videodisc players), as well as videodisc programs developed by hospitals, universities and colleges, commercial firms, and testing and certification organizations. Videodisc research, surveys, periodicals, conferences, film festivals, and other resources also are listed.

This professional reference provides solid advice to academic and public librarians for managing performing arts collections. The volume is divided into sections on the history of performing arts librarianship, dance collections, film studies collections, music collections, and theater collections. Each chapter is written by one or more expert contributors and presents current and reliable information on collection management. They discuss personnel management, collection development, technical services, public services, the impact of new technologies, facilities management, financial planning, and political considerations. Each chapter closes with references cited in the chapter, and the volume concludes with a valuable selected, annotated bibliography of important background sources and management tools.