TITLE

Buyers' Guide

PUB. DATE

June 1981

SOURCE

Library Journal;6/1/1981, Vol. 106 Issue 11, p1199

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Evaluates products of utility for libraries. Fire insulated computer disc file from Victor Systems and Equipment; Desk-top paper copier, Sharp SF-741; Jumo paper clipper from Highsmith Co.; Computerized weather station from Edmund Scientific.

ACCESSION #

7492151

Tags: LIBRARY resources

 

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