Care and Handling of CDs and DVDs: A Guide for Librarians and Archivists by Fred R. Byers - this report describes in nontechnical language the various types of CDs and DVDs now in use, how they are made, and how they work. It then distills current industry knowledge about disc longevity, conditions that affect life expectancy, and how to care for optical media. The guide is amply illustrated and includes a glossary and bibliography