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Saffady, William – Reference Librarian, 1982
Emphasizes facets of micrographics (field of information processing concerned with making and use of microforms) which influence reference activity and professional responsibilities of reference librarians. Micropublishing, available micropublications, bibliographic control, information storage and retrieval, and microform equipment are noted.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Storage, Information Systems, Librarians
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Walker, Gay; Taylor, Merrily – Microform Review, 1980
The selection and acquisition of microforms, their bibliographic control, the names of the Microform Committee and Subcommittee members, and a glossary of microform terms are presented. Part III (physical handling and storage of microforms) and Part IV (library relations with reprinters) will appear in Volume 9 Number 2. (Author/RAO)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Standards
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Walker, Gay; Taylor, Merrily – Microform Review, 1980
Contains Parts III and IV of these guidelines, which deal with the handling and storage of microforms, and with library relations with reprinters. Parts I and II, along with a foreword, committee members, and a glossary of terms appear in Volume 9 Number 1. (Author/RAO)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Standards
Lyons, Janet, Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1976
This issue of "Illinois Libraries" contains the papers delivered at a 1974 workshop on government publications in microform. Twelve articles focus on such issues as: 1) reasons to collect microforms; 2) criteria for selecting microform documents; 3) microform hardware and software; 4) procurement procedures; 5) bibliographic control; and…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Information Sources, Library Acquisition
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Raikes, Deborah A. – Microform Review, 1982
Presents a condensed version of a report on efforts undertaken at Princeton University during the late 1970s to overcome "user resistance" to use of the microforms collections housed in the university library. Staffing, equipment and miscellaneous improvements, collection development, bibliographic access, and collections maintenance are…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Cataloging, College Libraries, Higher Education
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Kehoe, Patrick E. – Microform Review, 1978
Considers the potential benefits of microforms in law libraries and suggests some ways of overcoming resistance to their use from other staff members and administrators, as well as users. (CMV)
Descriptors: Law Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Library Planning
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Pontius, Jack E. – Microform Review, 1981
Discusses the public service needs of manuscript, archive, and large monograph microform collections based on the format of the original materials. The need for additional technical service, particularly cataloging, is addressed. References are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Archives, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Library Extension
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Hamilton, Linda K. – Microform Review, 1984
Summarizes current status of and concerns about automation in the academic microform publishing industry in two areas: automation of film production (computer-aided design, computer-assisted retrieval, computer-output microfilm) and automation of bibliographic control information (order-management systems, production of printed indexes,…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Indexes, Library Acquisition
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Gleaves, Edwin S.; Carterette, Robert T. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1982
Suggests the acquisition of microform serials as a solution to the problems of cost, space, personnel resources, rate of acquisition, and rate of consumption of shelving space associated with library acquisition and maintenance of serials. Cost benefits for a select number of microform serials are considered. Nine references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
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Hernon, Peter – Microform Review, 1980
Discusses collection development for government publications and encourages many libraries to acquire and retain only the more frequently needed source material. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Library Acquisition
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Miller, William; Rockwood, D. Stephen – College and Research Libraries, 1979
Contends that the college library is primarily an illustrative collection of materials designed to support undergraduate teaching and suggests advisable directions for college collection development in light of this concept. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Literature Reviews
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Carpentier, Louise – Government Publications Review, 1992
Describes the depository library program for publications issued by the government of the Province of Quebec. Selection tools and acquisition practices for obtaining Quebec government publications in paper, microform, and nonprint media are discussed, and developments of private sector firms in publishing documents in microform are considered.…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Foreign Countries, Government Publications, Library Acquisition
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Dupont, Jerry; Dodson, Suzanne Cates – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
Two articles summarize qualities of medium being used in production of microforms: silver halide film, diazo film, and vesicular film. Highlights include policy of Law Library Microform Consortium, a nonprofit library cooperative and major supplier of legal materials on microfiche; archival storage and preservation; and recent recommendations.…
Descriptors: Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Microforms
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Yerburgh, Mark R. – Microform Review, 1979
Identifies major sources of United Nations documentation on microform, and evaluates materials available from those sources in terms of library requirements and user needs. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Documentation, Government Publications, International Organizations
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Hill, Lamar M. – Microform Review, 1990
Addresses issues related to library acquisition of microform collections. Cooperation in the acquisition process between libraries and scholars is urged. The value of microforms and the importance of providing finding aids are also discussed. (nine references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Catalogs, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
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