Establishing a Preservation Microfilming Program: The Library of Congress Experience.

Robinson, Lawrence S.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Establishing a Preservation Microfilming Program: The Library of Congress Experience.

Robinson, Lawrence S.

Microform Review, v13 n4 p239-44 Fall 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 are highlighted. (EJS)

Descriptors: Library Material Selection, Library Materials, Microforms, Microreproduction, Preservation, Special Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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