To assist the more than 9,000 engineering students at Texas A&M University, the staff of the Microtext Department, Sterling C. Evans Library, prepared these handouts listing the library's holdings of industry standards and their locations. Current industry standards are offered on 16mm film on cartridge through the VSMF (Visual Search Materials…

Presents arguments in support of research library microfilm collections of archival sources for use by scholars. Historical background on microfilming and new technological developments enhancing use of microforms are discussed, as well as preservation and other benefits of microfilming. (10 references) (MES)

Describes the National Aerial Photography Program database that includes photographs of the 48 conterminous states. Gives characteristics of two different photography programs, one completed and one still in progress. Provides addresses for obtaining the photographs. Suggests uses of the photographs in education as visual aids and in research as a…