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Spang, Lothar; Collier, Monica – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Discusses results from an experimental study which measured user and journal publisher acceptance of microfiche editions and hardware performance at Wayne State University Libraries. Study results prompted a full-scale acquisition program of currently available microform materials. A profile of six microfiche collections for academic libraries is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Utilization, Library Collections, Microform Readers
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Sisson, Jacqueline D. – Microform Review, 1979
Discusses collection development in the art research library in terms of the use of bibliographic acquisitions tools and the types of materials presently available in microformat; and analyzes the effects of such factors as permanence, bibliographic control, user resistance, and equipment considerations on the success of a microform acquisitions…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Cataloging, Library Collections, Microform Readers
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Vandenburgh, Anne – Microform Review, 1978
Describes a survey used to produce an inventory of microform machines and an overview of microform collections on the University of Wisconsin--Madison campus. Such an inventory can be used as a general information or reference guide for students and faculty who need to use microform readers and reader/printers. (CMV)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Facility Inventory, Library Collections, Microform Readers
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Microform Review, 1990
Describes reprint characteristics of diazo and vesicular films. Use with microform reader-printers and autogeneration of copies are discussed, and methods of dealing with the unusual reprint behavior of these films are outlined. (MES)
Descriptors: Microfilm, Microform Readers, Microreproduction
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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
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Aderibigbe, M. R. – Microform Review, 1984
Discusses need for microforms (high costs, inaccessibility, space requirements, and deterioration of printed materials), selection of microform materials, and maintenance of microform equipment for library microform services in Nigeria. Results of a study of print material usage at the University of Lagos Library are presented. Eight sources are…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Material Selection
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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Alexander, Barbara B.; Page, Bill – Microform Review, 1990
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…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Policy
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Horn, Judy – Microform Review, 1986
Proposes the integration of microforms with government publications as a logical administrative home for these two collections because of similarities in format, type of reference service and bibliographic access, and subject content. Staffing, level of service, equipment, and location and arrangement of the area for optimal public service are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education, Integrated Activities
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Nadeski, Karen; Pontius, Jack – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1983
Overview of developments in micrographics and video technology notes meetings and organizational activities and highlights literature published on microforms in libraries, micrographic equipment, fair use and the issue of copyright, micropublishing, and video/optical disc technology. (EJS)
Descriptors: Copyrights, Equipment Evaluation, Federal Legislation, Libraries
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Nadeski, Karen; Pontius, Jack – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Summary of 1983 activities and publications in the micrographic industry focuses on meetings and organizational activities, microforms in libraries and bibliographic control, business applications of microforms, micropublishing, standards, microform reading equipment, video/optical disk technology, and fair use and the copyright law. A 182-item…
Descriptors: Business, Copyrights, Library Collections, Microform Readers
Zybura, Edward L. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Provides an introduction to use of three types of portable microfiche readers: hand-held readers, briefcase readers, and self-contained mobile readers. Features described include image quality, method of operation, product history, and optimal environments for utilization. (SW)
Descriptors: Equipment Utilization, Guides, Library Equipment, Microfiche
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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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