In the summer of 2004, Georgia Southern University began a library construction project that was to last 4 years. An important aspect was the installation of an Automated Retrieval System (ARC) to house a substantial portion of the library collections so that more space could be available for students, faculty, and the services to meet their…

Describes a survey that examined library policy on the circulation of microforms and microform readers, the use of automated circulation systems for microforms, and the number of holdings in volumes and in microforms. It is concluded that libraries need to consider the ramifications of online circulation of microforms and user demand for these…

Illustrates the best form for library catalogs through a retrospective examination of the nineteenth century Rudolph Continuous Indexer. (RAA)

General areas covered in this review include: micrographics, cataloger's cameras, binding, photocopiers, conservation of library materials, automation, and audiovisual equipment. (Author/SJ)

Reviews micrographic developments including relevant publications, applications, hardware, software, and films as they relate to library automation. Some observations are made on the competitive market situation characterizing the industry. (Author)

Discusses future possibilities for information technology in public libraries, particularly in view of decreasing computer costs and developmental trends in data processing. The technological developments of the Pikes Peak Regional Library are outlined as an example of feasibility. (CWM)

Discusses the problem of underutilization of microform holdings whose bibliographic information is not integrated in the library catalog in British libraries, and suggests that the emerging system of cooperative regional networks may form the base for the manipulation and sharing of full microform analytics in Britain. Seven references are listed.…

Presents the decisions behind the closing of the main card catalog at University of Toronto Library and the procedures, problems, and costs involved in converting the catalog to an on-line system. User orientation to the conversion, including microform catalogs, training procedures, and use patterns are also discussed. (CWM)

Reviews the literature published in 1990 that deals with descriptive cataloging. Topics discussed include the theory and general practice of cataloging; materials in special forms, including serials, conference proceedings, cartographic materials, sound recordings, computer files, and microforms; the impact of automation; authority control;…

Argues that the growing use of technology is beginning to erode the free library ethic by blurring distinctions between commercial and not-for-profit information suppliers and fostering competition between and among various suppliers. It is suggested that libraries need to implement new entrepreneurially oriented management structures to cope with…

From the library's viewpoint, collection growth and the need to frequently update index terms make automation almost inevitable. But this triumph of technology over print is hard on scholars, who find microforms and printouts difficult to read and who cannot browse a database like a shelf or card catalog. (SJL)