Only one of the four significant developments of the year, copyright, is not focused on micro-imaging; the other three--the arrival of ultramicrofiche in libraries, and the microform plans of the Government Printing Office and of the Department of Defense--are all micro''. (106 references) (Author)

Rationale for establishing microform advertising standards as well as a draft of a standard which includes scope and data elements for advertisements. (LS)

Microforms have made reprints, original publications and replacement copies available. Although not completely accepted by users, they have provided a low cost, quality product. (Author/NH)

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)

This abridged account of the proceedings and results of a conference on Southeast Asian research materials is designed to highlight the bibliographical and microform aspects of the conference. (Author/NH)

Explains the components and image properties of a nonsilver microfilm, its use in libraries, and its handling requirements. (FM)

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…

Advantages and disadvantages of high-reduction microfiche are considered as are the readers required for viewing. The content of the collections offered by the two firms is analyzed. (38 references) (SJ)

Developments relating to library microforms are reviewed. The trends reported in recent years remain much the same but the pace quickens and the volume of literature reporting these developments multiplies. (Author/NH)

Lists and analyzes rates charged by selected U.S. libraries for producing 35mm, archival quality, silver halide microfilm, and projects rates based on current market conditions. (FM)

Remarks on the relative permanence and durability of three types of film in use in library microform reproduction (silver, diazo, and vesicular) and points out some technical and economic facts that govern the choice of microform materials for libraries. A 6-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

Describes a meeting of the technical committee on micrographics of the International Organization for Standardization, and fcuses on the committee's work relating to the reproduction of library materials within the general context of international standards-making activities. (FM)

A system for processing and shelving mixed media works is described, the advantage of which is its ability to make value judgments reflecting the author's intention as to which format is primary. Security needs, storage space problems, and desirability of maintaining browsing capabilities are also incorporated in this system. (Author/MBR)