A basis for comparing available equipment against the requirements of the prospective user or purchaser of microform retrieval equipment is provided. As used in the handbook, microform retrieval equipment is defined as any device that is used to locate, enlarge, and display microform images or that produces enlarged hard copy from the images. Only…

Despite the continued existence of constraints, the use of miniaturization in documentation is destined to increase substantially over the next decade. (17 references) (Author/NH)

As used in this handbook, microform retrieval equipment is defined as any device that is used to locate, enlarge, and display microform images or that produces enlarged hard copy from the images. Only equipment widely available in the United States has been included. The first chapter provides information about the most widely and generally used…

An outline is offered as an aid to planning a new microform system or expanding one that already exists. It is intended to help decide which micrographic system would be most suitable for a learning resources center. (JY)

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)

The time period covered by this guide runs from the end of 1968 to the middle of 1970. Microreproduction cameras, microform readers, reader/printers, processors, contact printers, computer output microfilm equipment, and other special microform equipment and accessories produced during this time span are listed. Most of the equipment is domestic,…

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.…

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…

This extensive micrographics bibliography, which includes citations drawn from a literature search and prepared bibliographies, covers microforms, microfiche, and microfilm. Sections include 3 pages of book citations, 6 pages citing ERIC documents, and 33 pages of journal citations. Topics covered include microform library usage and usage in other…

Suggests that the continued effectiveness of microformat library tools depends upon quality standards in the design of micropublications, the facilities in which they are used, and the reading/printing equipment they are used on. The "ideal" features of microform tools are described and a 131-entry reference list is included. (Author/JL)

A primer on information science introduces the study of how information is transmitted to the person who needs it and how it is later stored and retrieved. Beginning with the history of information as it was used by early man, the booklet summarizes the rapid development of new information technologies, with illustrations and in terms that can be…

Reviews micrographic developments including relevant publications, applications, hardware, software, and films as they relate to library automation. Some observations are made on the competitive market situation characterizing the industry. (Author)

The micrographic system utilizes microimaging in the areas of space saving, reproducibility, durability, file integrity, and automated retrieval. This manual about micrographics is organized into 10 chapters, each covers a major facet of the system. The first chapters cover the basics of the system: objectives, classification, searching and…

Discusses the feasibility of using microforms in learning systems over the next decade. (SF)