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Peer reviewedDodson, Suzanne Cates – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1989
Provides an overview of articles addressing the reproduction of library materials. Topics covered in the review include the use of microforms in libraries; bibliographic control of microforms; copyrights issues; micropublishing; preservation microfilming; technical production of microforms; and newer technologies, including optical data disks and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Copyrights, Equipment Standards, Facsimile Transmission
Peer reviewedAch, William K. – Microform & Imaging Review, 2000
Discusses the uses of micrographics in higher education, based on a 25-year period at Wake Forest University's (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) Library. Discusses acquisition of scholarly collections in microform on a subscription plan; the trend away from microopaques to microfiche and the advent of the reader-printer; improved access to microform…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Storage, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedYerburgh, Mark R. – Microform Review, 1987
Considers the future of microforms by surveying the history of their use in libraries; reviewing the literature about them; and comparing them with electronic databases, full text delivery, and laser disks. It is concluded that microforms will continue to be the primary providers of significant but rarely used retrospective materials. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Economic Factors, Futures (of Society)
