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Microform Review, 1990
Describes reprint characteristics of diazo and vesicular films. Use with microform reader-printers and autogeneration of copies are discussed, and methods of dealing with the unusual reprint behavior of these films are outlined. (MES)
Descriptors: Microfilm, Microform Readers, Microreproduction

Avedon, Don M. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1980
Explains the components and image properties of a nonsilver microfilm, its use in libraries, and its handling requirements. (FM)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Merchandise Information, Microfilm, Microforms

Patrie, Milton I. – TechTrends, 1985
Suggests optimum environmental conditions (temperature, humidity), microfilm reader specifications, and handling, cleaning, repairing, and storing procedures to prevent the early deterioration of microfilm. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Humidity, Methods, Microfilm

Zamora, Gloria J; Adamson, Martha C. – Special Libraries, 1979
Describes the conversion of a bound journal collection in a technical library in a physics and nuclear science research laboratory to commercially produced microfilm cartridges in order to relieve a space shortage. Cost figures, microfilm availability, and space savings are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Costs, Microfilm, Microform Readers, Program Descriptions

Ach, 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

Lauder, John E. – Microform Review, 1995
Discusses the background of the Scottish Newspapers Microfilming Unit: its establishment in 1993, support by the Mellon Foundation, and project progress. Project highlights include: technical processes used in microfilm production, preservation functions of microfilm, quality control procedures, storage recommendations, types of collections that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Storage, Inspection
Bartos, Bruce – 1971
The development of microform-based information storage and retrieval systems is discussed, and the comparative advantages and costs of various approaches are considered. A proposed computer system--Archival Information Dissemination System (AIDS)--to support microform retrieval is outlined. Included are diagrams of sequential flows of information…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases
Rothlisberg, Allen P. – 1975
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) consists of five mini-centers located throughout Navajo County (Arizona), and extension classes offered in areas where no centers have been established. Because it was financially impossible to create separate libraries to service all these areas, a decentralized library system was needed. The Holbrook Center, which…
Descriptors: American Indians, College Libraries, Decentralization, Educational Facilities Design