Suggests the acquisition of microform serials as a solution to the problems of cost, space, personnel resources, rate of acquisition, and rate of consumption of shelving space associated with library acquisition and maintenance of serials. Cost benefits for a select number of microform serials are considered. Nine references are listed. (EJS)

Outlines the history of the application of photographic and allied printing methods in libraries during the past 50 years. The benefits of reprints and micropublications to libraries and users are discussed, and the possible impact of computer output microfilm is examined. (19 references) (Author/CLB)

This survey of 39 Illinois libraries addresses six issues: extent of interlibrary loan activities involving microforms; usefulness of bibliographic controls in locating microforms for remote access; policies; effect of microform use on other library operations; librarian evaluations; and cost comparison of three forms of interlibrary services.…

Discusses the growing emphasis on preservation in academic libraries and examines the assumptions underlying the prevalent approach of one-time reformatting using microforms. A model for preservation policy and planning based on needs assessment and prioritizing is presented, and alternatives to current practices are considered. (10 references)…

A model based on storage and retrieval costs that determines efficient allocation of materials to different storage regimes in academic libraries is developed. An economically rational basis for determining role of several alternative storage methods which distinguish among materials by expected level of use is offered. Nineteen references are…

The major objectives of the study were to produce a storage/transportation model which minimized (1) the cost of storage space for book materials, and (2) cost of transportation for book materials. In minimizing these costs, they are considered in relation to the time required to provide service. The data used in the study include land and…