The 1972 Microfilm Source Book has been designed to give sources of supply for important services and equipment related to microfilm. Events in the microfilm industry during 1971 are reviewed first, and a calendar is provided of major meetings and conferences held during 1972. The next section contains an index to products which lists them…

Describes a survey used to produce an inventory of microform machines and an overview of microform collections on the University of Wisconsin--Madison campus. Such an inventory can be used as a general information or reference guide for students and faculty who need to use microform readers and reader/printers. (CMV)

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,…

Describes the materials included in this microform publishing project documenting the history of the Library of Congress (LC). Materials in four organizational categories are discussed: (1) resources for the study of LC; (2) the Librarians of Congress; (3) functions and services of LC; and (4) the buildings of the library. (MES)

This article discusses the state-of-the-art and future of micrographic technology; its advantages as an instructional tool, prices, and sources of equipment and supplies. (JB)

Discusses the impact of the recent emphasis on gender studies and efforts to mainstream women's studies into a broader academic context on the publication of microform sets of women's studies resources. Recently published materials are described and a checklist of 18 commercially published microform resources is provided. (CLB)

Describes the development and current status of the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, which was established to set up a South Pacific microfilming service and to collect and distribute manuscripts, other unpublished materials, published items, and oral material of value related to the Pacific Islands. (31 references) (CLB)

This resource guide provides the user who is considering purchasing microfiche equipment with annotated citations of: (1) books which include general selection guidelines and criteria for the purchase of many types of audiovisual equipment, (2) directories and guides that are useful for descriptions of equipment and in the comparison of different…

Briefly discusses the historical influence of the Quaker religion and describes the library holdings of two Quaker colleges, Guilford and Swarthmore. The collections include meeting records, published materials, manuscripts, artifacts, costumes, and photographs. It is noted that these collections are significant for scholars of American religion,…

Analyzes 93 reference works and 23 microform collections concerning the Black American experience in 13 subject areas of the social sciences (anthropology, biography, race relations and civil rights, the Black church, communication studies, economics, education, dance, genealogy, Black history, sports, women's studies, and literature and language)…

The American Association of Community and Junior Colleges launched the Microform Project in 1969 under a contract with the U.S. Office of Education. The major product of Phase I (1969-1970) was a bibliography of resource materials used in 10 courses of study at community colleges (see ED 040 708). During Phase II (1970-1971), a series of pilot…

In this annual, cumulative catalog over 19,000 books, journals, newspapers, and multi-volume sets available on microfilm (16mm. and 35mm.), microfiche, or micro-opaque cards from United States publishers are listed in alphabetical order. Only microform publications offered for sale on a regular basis are listed. Books are entered by author. Author…

Outlines genealogical materials available in microform in general and specifically at the New York Public Library. (Author/CLB)

Surveys American Indian materials currently available in microform, including collected papers, periodicals, newspapers, monographs, oral histories, and government publications. Recommendations are offered as to the size and type of library that should purchase these publications. (CLB)

Discusses efforts being taken by various institutions in Kentucky to preserve the state's local history using microforms. The institutions involved, types of records being preserved, and sources of financial support for projects are described. (Author/CLB)