This booklet describes the various types of microform units available as well as the specific features a buyer may wish to consider. The contents include discussions of microform readers, reader-printers, readers for special applications, and reader printer features. A glossary of terms concludes the document. (WCM)

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…

System Development Corporation's (SDC) exploration of microform state-of-the-art and current research reveals developments which will be applicable to the requirements of many small Department of Defense (DoD) users and similar facilities in the next two to five years. The study's survey of the small user population reveals a variety of user…

Subcommittees of the Committee on Information Hang-Ups concern themselves with attempting to break down the barriers between the user and the information he seeks. This report discusses the problems encountered with the use of microforms and especially with the use of microfiche. (Author)

Emphasizes facets of micrographics (field of information processing concerned with making and use of microforms) which influence reference activity and professional responsibilities of reference librarians. Micropublishing, available micropublications, bibliographic control, information storage and retrieval, and microform equipment are noted.…

The selection and acquisition of microforms, their bibliographic control, the names of the Microform Committee and Subcommittee members, and a glossary of microform terms are presented. Part III (physical handling and storage of microforms) and Part IV (library relations with reprinters) will appear in Volume 9 Number 2. (Author/RAO)

Contains Parts III and IV of these guidelines, which deal with the handling and storage of microforms, and with library relations with reprinters. Parts I and II, along with a foreword, committee members, and a glossary of terms appear in Volume 9 Number 1. (Author/RAO)

Discusses the uses and learning effectiveness of microform materials and equipment. (RK)

In an attempt to solve storage and preservation problems, in 1969 the United Nations made all their publications available in microfiche format. (JG)

Microforms are a rapidly growing, convenient, and relatively inexpensive medium for information. Media professionals should explore the entire microform field and evaluate its potential for education. (Author/STS)

The authors envision the library of the future as part of a large network of dedicated computers, each with specialized data bases and inter-computer communications for accessing other data bases. (4 references) (Author)

A review is made of the possible applications within the libraries of the City of London Polytechnic of the three basic types of microforms--microfilm, microfiche, and microopaques. Major uses outlined involve: 1) the exploitation of existing data bases; 2) the storage of back issues of periodicals; 3) the presentation of programed instruction; 4)…

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)