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CD-ROM
One of several computerized formats used to store information. "CD" means "compact disc" and a CD-ROM looks much like an audio CD you would play in your stereo. "ROM," on the other hand, means "Read-Only Memory." This means that you can only "read" information off the CD-ROM. You can't add new information or make any changes to the information contained on the CD-ROM. CD-ROMs are often used by libraries to offer library users the capability of searching for lists of publications using keywords. This information may be stored on only one computer workstation or a number of designated workstations connected to a server.
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