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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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Chadwyck-Healey, Charles – Microform Review, 1979
Analyzes the suitability of microforms for the reproduction of visual material, and suggests that microformat is a more economical and convenient means of making these materials accessible to the scholar. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Microfiche, Microforms, Microreproduction
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Wright, Conrad Edick – Microform Review, 1995
Discusses the Massachusetts Historical Society's various photostat and microfilming projects and describes how they grew out of the philosophy of the society's founder, the Reverend Jeremy Belknap. Topics include the preservation of the papers of presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and collaboration with other repositories. (Author/JKP)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Microforms, Microreproduction, Preservation
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Robinson, Lawrence S. – Microform Review, 1984
Examines in detail approach of Library of Congress (LC) to selection and review of material for microfilming. Background of Preservation Microfilming Office, mission of program, selection of brittle material, role of LC custodial divisions, stack survey and inventory, cooperative activities, review process, gaps and missing material, and copyright…
Descriptors: Library Material Selection, Library Materials, Microforms, Microreproduction
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Freunsch, Gail L. – Microform Review, 1986
Describes activities of Library of Congress Music Division's Music Preservation Microfilming Project originated in 1970. Current and upcoming filming projects are noted, including Brahms' original music manuscripts (holographs) and correspondence; Liszt holographs, correspondence, and first editions; piano-vocal scores and librettos of Victor…
Descriptors: Archives, Library Collections, Library Services, Microforms
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Kidd, Harry B. – Microform Review, 1984
Focusing on micrographics, this article discusses the role of the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) in the development and sponsorship of standards applicable to libraries. Standards relating to microformats, assessment of microform quality, and truly "archival" conditions are examined. A list of current AIIM…
Descriptors: Archives, Information Storage, Libraries, Microforms
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Nadeski, Karen – Microform Review, 1989
Describes the retrospective conversion of microform card files of serials and monographs at Pennsylvania State University. The discussion covers decisions made regarding microreproduction notes, series tracings, micro call numbers and holdings information, and analytics. Appendices provide examples of multiple versions of the same work on one…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Microforms
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Moran, Gerard T. – Microform Review, 1995
Discusses the project undertaken by MMF Publications to micropublish a collection of rare Dutch maps and drawings. Background information about the collection is given and decisions regarding the choice of microfiche format are explained. MMF elected to publish a printed guide to accompany the collection for enhanced access. (Author/JKP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Atlases, Cartography
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Gwinn, Nancy E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
Traces developments in cooperative preservation in microfilming projects from 1930s to mid-1980s. Participation by the Library of Congress, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Council on Library Resources, National Endowment for the Humanities, American Theological Library Association, Research Libraries Group, and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, History, Information Storage, Institutional Cooperation
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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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DuBois, Henry J. – Microform Review, 1984
Describes an innovative monitoring device developed to modify microtext reader-printers at California State University, Long Beach. Problems associated with the 3M Model 500's operating features, the signal light panel solution, benefits to staff who service and patrons who use the reader-printers, and cost savings resulting from the modification…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Innovation
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Zink, Steven D. – Microform Review, 1983
Identifies format-specific problems which depository and other government publications librarians frequently face as a result of the Government Printing Office's (GPO) micropublishing program. Program preparation and underpinnings, GPO microform storage in libraries, government publications librarians, and the independence of documents collections…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Information Storage, Librarians
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Deal, Carl W. – Microform Review, 1986
Describes foreign area cooperative microform project developed by a committee of Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials in cooperation with Center for Research Libraries (CRL). Administration, microfilming activities, foreign microfilming projects, microfilming in Caribbean and Central America, funding sources, and the CRL…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Institutional Cooperation
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Mayfield, David M. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
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…
Descriptors: Archives, Cataloging, Genealogy, History
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Marulli-Koenig, Luciana – Microform Review, 1980
Surveys the United Nations microform program's history, its current filming projects, and its future plans. Established originally to preserve UN documents for archival purposes, it has expanded to public distribution and dissemination of significant UN documents. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, History, Information Dissemination, International Organizations
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