Traces the development of microforms in terms of library and user needs. Nine functions of microforms, which are widely used because each serves a particular need, are indicated. (KP)

Subcommittees of the Committee on Information Hang-Ups concern themselves with attempting to break down the barriers between the user and the information he seeks. This report discusses the problems encountered with the use of microforms and especially with the use of microfiche. (Author)

A literature review and mail and telephone surveys of librarians led to the following conclusions: 1) despite the increased availability of materials on microfilm, there is no shift to acquire original publications on microform; 2) microfiche has emerged to challenge 35mm rollfilm as a significant format; 3) microform reading equipment is an…

Results of a questionnaire designed to determine attitudes toward and the extent of knowledge about microforms among California collection department librarians are summarized. The 114 respondents from a selective mailing sample of 248 librarians generally indicated reluctant acceptance and little commitment toward use of microforms. The…