Ingredients necessary to the successful microfiche program, education of the potential user, and ready availability of the necessary equipment, and demonstration of the economical advantage of microfiche over hard copy are shown. (Author/AB)

Methods employed to obtain funding from managers for microform equipment in a small industrial research library included the consultation of library literature, the identification of in-house operations potentially affected, and the accurate determination of industry-wide and in-house familiarity with and receptiveness to microforms. Written…

Reviews terminology used in producing and using duplicate and master microforms, describes a system for identifying generation and polarity, and discusses source document and computer output microfilming. A glossary is included. (Author/KP)

The implications of reprints to libraries are discussed and some of the problems that accompany their production and distribution are indicated. (8 references) (Author/NH)

Microfilming preserves the library's holdings while creating space for new acquisitions without the need for new library construction and physical expansion. In addition, microfilming protects rare originals from excessive handling, preserves material with permanent research value and makes possible economic demand" reprinting via positive…

Space colonization will require the microforming of all of man's worded knowledge which will take leadership and dedication for the library profession information service or documentation. (2 references) (AB)

In an attempt to solve storage and preservation problems, in 1969 the United Nations made all their publications available in microfiche format. (JG)

The New York Times" Information Bank is described in detail. Scheduled to be in operation in 1972, this project makes available abstracts of newspaper articles for on-line search and retrieval, combined with microform copies of the original articles. (Author)

Describes the technology, equipment, and procedures necessary for converting a historical newspaper clipping collection to optical disk storage. Alternative storage systems--microforms, laser scanners, optical storage--are also retrieved, and the advantages and disadvantages of optical storage are considered. (MES)

Developments and trends in various technologies relevant to library usage are examined for new insights and perspectives into the future of library technology. (Author/AB)

Describes the conversion of a bound journal collection in a technical library in a physics and nuclear science research laboratory to commercially produced microfilm cartridges in order to relieve a space shortage. Cost figures, microfilm availability, and space savings are discussed. (Author)

Suggests reliance on microforms, reference works, interlibrary loan, and search services. (PF)

This article reports on the advantages and disadvantages of computer output in microfiche or microfilm (COM). Libraries using COM, costs and equipment are discussed. (JG)