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)

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)

Discusses the need for and problems associated with bibliographic control of microforms collections, and outlines various agencies' programs designed to improve access and standardize microforms cataloging. (Author)

Suggests that the continued effectiveness of microformat library tools depends upon quality standards in the design of micropublications, the facilities in which they are used, and the reading/printing equipment they are used on. The "ideal" features of microform tools are described and a 131-entry reference list is included. (Author/JL)

The first of three articles describes procedures for using ANSI statistical methods for estimating the number of pieces in large homogeneous collections of microfiche. The second discusses causes of curl, its control, and measurement, and the third compares the advantages and disadvantages of cellulose acetate and polyester base for microforms.…

Describes a meeting of the technical committee on micrographics of the International Organization for Standardization, and fcuses on the committee's work relating to the reproduction of library materials within the general context of international standards-making activities. (FM)

A system for processing and shelving mixed media works is described, the advantage of which is its ability to make value judgments reflecting the author's intention as to which format is primary. Security needs, storage space problems, and desirability of maintaining browsing capabilities are also incorporated in this system. (Author/MBR)

Discusses the increasing percentage of documents distributed only in microform by the Government Printing Office, and describes the strategy undertaken by the University of Nevada-Reno Libraries to mainstream these microforms into the government documents collection, thus encouraging their use by library patrons. (13 references) (Author/MES)

Explores the advantages and disadvantages of using color microforms. The types of color film are described, and problems of fading and the cost effectiveness of using color are discussed. (6 references) (MES)

Summarizes problems posed by bibliographic control of large microform collections, and outlines five means of control--catalog items from scratch; obtain records from bibliographic utilities; use cataloging provided by micropublishers; provide in-house guides to collections; participate in cooperative cataloging project. Controversy over…

Reviews recent developments in area of bibliographic control of microforms--creation of online bibliographic utilities which have technological capability to provide widespread access to records and establishment of Association of Research Libraries Microform Project. Annotated bibliographies of sources on bibliographic control of microforms and…

Presents data gathered in the seventh edition of the "Directory of Library Reprographic Services (1978)" in terms of the kinds of institutions listed and the types of reprographic services offered, and reviews some issues of administrative involvement in these services raised by other studies. (Author/FM)

Describes the Library of Congress's selective acquisition process. Topics include the collections policy statements; the Exchange and Gift Division; overseas offices; the Order Division; and electronic resources, microforms, and serials and periodicals. (LRW)

Describes experiences of Genealogical Library of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in using micrographics technology to preserve records of permanent value from throughout the world. Highlights include selecting and filming records processing and sorting film, cataloging and using microforms, and what the future holds. Three sources are…

This article discusses the major steps taken by the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC's Major Microforms Project, the Research Libraries Group, and various libraries to ensure the successful bibliographic control of microforms. Action plan of subcommittee of Association of Research Libraries Resources and Technical Services Division is…