In 1971, 67 persons at 32 libraries and 11 microform industries were interviewed to ascertain the acceptability of a permanent national microform agency, to determine the priority functions of such an agency and to specify its organization. It was recommended that the "Office of Micrographic Activities" be established under the administrative…

Rationale for establishing microform advertising standards as well as a draft of a standard which includes scope and data elements for advertisements. (LS)

The implications of reprints to libraries are discussed and some of the problems that accompany their production and distribution are indicated. (8 references) (Author/NH)

The word microfiche comes from the French meaning file index card. Using microfiche is an efficient way to communicate information, save time, save money and solve many communications problems. The major benefits of microfiche are: reduced printing costs, quicker dissemination, faster retrieval, lower cost distribution, space saving, ease of…

Gives recommendations resulting from a comparative survey and analysis of the statutory regulations in force in various countries concerning the legal validity and use of certified microcopies in place of the original documents. (Author/PF)

Summarizes the ANSI standards for archival film and looks at the debate surrounding questions of archival storage, durability in a working environment, and affordability among proponents of silver halide, diazo, and vesicular films. Articles written by Carl Spaulding and Albert R. Materazzi on the subject are reviewed. (11 references) (MES)

Summary of 1983 activities and publications in the micrographic industry focuses on meetings and organizational activities, microforms in libraries and bibliographic control, business applications of microforms, micropublishing, standards, microform reading equipment, video/optical disk technology, and fair use and the copyright law. A 182-item…

A collection of recent articles on microforms has been compiled to give students and practicing librarians a basic understanding of all aspects of micropublishing as it applies to libraries, with emphasis on library usage rather than microform technology, on the practical rather than the theoretical, on the present rather than the past. Six major…

The first of three articles describes procedures for using ANSI statistical methods for estimating the number of pieces in large homogeneous collections of microfiche. The second discusses causes of curl, its control, and measurement, and the third compares the advantages and disadvantages of cellulose acetate and polyester base for microforms.…

The search for a universal microform was abandoned years ago. The search for universal compatibility between microforms and their associated hardware must be abandoned. (4 references) (Author)

Describes a meeting of the technical committee on micrographics of the International Organization for Standardization, and fcuses on the committee's work relating to the reproduction of library materials within the general context of international standards-making activities. (FM)

Discusses three methods for the preservation of the intellectual content of deteriorating paper materials--photocopying, microforms, and electronic digital technologies. Topics addressed include selection, preparation procedures, standards, bibliographic control, obsolescence of technologies, costs and user fees as possible deterrents to access to…

Focusing on micrographics, this article discusses the role of the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) in the development and sponsorship of standards applicable to libraries. Standards relating to microformats, assessment of microform quality, and truly "archival" conditions are examined. A list of current AIIM…

Discusses standards regulating how information is formatted and presented to end user, emphasizing presentation of text and bibliographic information in data entry, interactive processing, information retrieval, report preparation, and library settings. Video and printed display of information are covered. Thirty-five references are provided. (EJS)

Concentrates on the early history of microphotography and on the most recent period which has seen the greatest changes in the field since its inception. (Author/PF)