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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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Mikita, Elizabeth G. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Reviews the major problems in the bibliographic control of microforms, particularly monographs in microform. The shortcomings of current practices in the cataloging of microforms are identified, and suggestions are made for the improvement of bibliographic access to these materials. Twelve reference sources are cited. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Cataloging, Library Catalogs
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Nitecki, Danuta A. – Microform Review, 1984
This survey of 39 Illinois libraries addresses six issues: extent of interlibrary loan activities involving microforms; usefulness of bibliographic controls in locating microforms for remote access; policies; effect of microform use on other library operations; librarian evaluations; and cost comparison of three forms of interlibrary services.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Interlibrary Loans, Library Circulation
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Hazen, Dan C. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1990
Discusses the growing emphasis on preservation in academic libraries and examines the assumptions underlying the prevalent approach of one-time reformatting using microforms. A model for preservation policy and planning based on needs assessment and prioritizing is presented, and alternatives to current practices are considered. (10 references)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Financial Support, Higher Education
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Stayner, Richard A. – Library Quarterly, 1983
A model based on storage and retrieval costs that determines efficient allocation of materials to different storage regimes in academic libraries is developed. An economically rational basis for determining role of several alternative storage methods which distinguish among materials by expected level of use is offered. Nineteen references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Graphs, Higher Education
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Whitmore, Marilyn P. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1983
Investigation of relationship between microform instruction program and user attitudes toward microforms including comparison between instructed and noninstructed users, convenience of access, ability to identify and locate microforms, and personal variables (age, sex, use of glasses) indicates that microform instruction can be considered…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
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McIntosh, Melinda C. – Microform Review, 1987
Highlights findings on the status of academic library microforms facilities in the United States and Canada based on visits to 11 libraries. Topics covered include administration, personnel, collection access and storage, classification, acquisition, circulation, indexes, hours, facilities, signage, equipment, photocopying, cleanliness, vandalism,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries