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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
Boss, Richard – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Suggests that improved access to monographs in microform through bibliographic control would increase ease of use. Described is a research project which investigated cooperation between microform publishers and librarians in order to develop better bibliographic tools. (SW)
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Information Utilization, Microforms
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
Thompson, Donald D. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Compares benefits and costs for three methods of resolving library storage problems: weeding, high-density "warehouse" storage, and conversion to microform. (SW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Information Storage, Library Collections
Dwyer, James H. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Reviews results of microform user studies to reveal which computer output microfilm (COM) products are accepted and which ones are not. Impediments to use are discussed, and a list of further readings on COM is included. (SW)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Information Utilization, Library Catalogs, Library Materials
Grills, Caroline M. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Examines the usefulness of microforms to the visually handicapped and advocates the employment of the physically handicapped in the micrographics industry, citing the advantages of such employment for the employee and employer. (CWM)
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Industry, Microfiche
