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Spaulding, Carl – Library Journal, 1976
Deals with certain of the more persistent and alluring artifices in the micrographic field over the past two decades. (Author)
Descriptors: Library Equipment, Microfiche, Microform Readers, Microforms
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Saffady, William – Microform Review, 1976
A survey of Small Office Microfilm (SOM) products of interest to libraries. Significant features of currently available SOM readers, reader/printers, cameras, processors, duplicators and support equipment are described. (Author)
Descriptors: Library Equipment, Microfiche, Microfilm, Microform Readers
Tate, George F. – 1972
Because of the dilemma faced by librarians in the selection of suitable microform reading equipment for the 35 mm format, this paper is designed to analyze the problem of reader and micro-image incompatability, to provide a key for readily determining incongruities, to evaluate presently available readers, to provide modification and development…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Library Equipment, Microfiche, Microform Readers
1972
Among the wide variety of materials available in mocroform edition from the National Cash Register (NCR)/Microcard Editions are papal documents, transcription of the Nuremberg trials, the complete works of Swinburne, and the complete files of many magazines, including many nineteenth century magazines. This catalog indexes offerings alphabetically…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Educational Equipment, Library Equipment, Library Materials
Youngren, Ralph P. – 1976
The physical arrangement of reading, storage, and service areas for the microform department of the Joseph Regenstein Library can serve as a case study for the estimation of space requirements for microform storage and retrieval. The library uses mechanical readers at carrel stations, each utilizing 31.5 square feet of floor space. The best…
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Facilities, Microfiche
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Veit, Fritz – Library Trends, 1971
The various kinds of microforms, the criteria for evaluating microform equipment, the components required to create a whole microform system, and the potential created by a close interrelationship between microforms and computers are among the topics discussed. (NH)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computers, Educational Environment, Evaluation
National Microfilm Association, Silver Spring, MD. – 1973
Designed as a service to present and potential users of microfilm equipment products, and services, this guide lists sustaining members of the National Microfilm Association. Each company is categorized by product by service, some equipment specifications are provided for each company's product, and names and addresses of companies are provided.…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Directories, Guides, Library Equipment
Spigai, Frances G. – 1973
Thirteen micrographic events have been identified which are expected to have the greatest impact on the libraries of today and tomorrow. They can be divided into two groups: Nine are of a technological nature and involve micrographic products; the remaining four are basically educational in nature and reflect positive responses from the library…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Librarians, Libraries, Library Equipment
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1973
Pictures and brief descriptions make up this nontechnical guide to microforms and microform technology. (SJ)
Descriptors: Communications, Library Equipment, Microfiche, Microfilm
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
Guilfoyle, Marvin C. – 1976
When a decision was made to centralize microform collections at the University of Oklahoma's Bizzell Memorial Library, the author was asked to make recommendations to the library administration on organizing such a collection. After studying the relevant literature and the existing situation at the library, the author prepared a report covering…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Centralization, College Libraries
Kottenstette, James P.; Dailey, K. Anne – 1971
An undergraduate psychology course which relied on readings instead of textbooks and which required extensive notetaking was the environment for a study of microform utilization. The material for the course was made available in hardcopy and was also reduced 150x onto a 4 x 6 inch microfiche. Four microform readers were made available for…
Descriptors: Books, Comparative Analysis, Design Requirements, Equipment Evaluation
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Clark, Susan M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses a formula for determining number of microfiche readers needed in public libraries based on a Los Angeles County Public Library study weighing library size, user population, and information disseminating activity. Data on number of microfiche readers available to public in randomly selected Canadian public libraries are presented.…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Library Catalogs, Library Equipment