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National Microfilm Association, Silver Spring, MD. – 1974
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)
Descriptors: Glossaries, Guides, Information Storage, Microfiche

Saffady, William – Reference Librarian, 1982
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.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Storage, Information Systems, Librarians

Walker, Gay; Taylor, Merrily – Microform Review, 1980
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)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Standards

Walker, Gay; Taylor, Merrily – Microform Review, 1980
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)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Standards
Knudson, Donald R.; Marcus, Richard S. – Journal of Micrographics, 1972
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)
Descriptors: Computers, Information Storage, Information Systems, Libraries
Pritchard, Alan – 1973
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)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Feasibility Studies, Information Dissemination, Information Storage

Horder, Alan – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1975
Descriptors: Educational Development, Information Storage, Literature Reviews, Microforms
Leisinger, Albert H., Jr. – 1968
Microphotography for archives advocates the use of microfilm as a means of publication. The manual is an introduction for the archivist and provides definitions of microforms, microfilm, microfiche, microcards, and microprint. The uses and the advantages or disadvantages of both microforms and microfilm are presented. The manual also reviews…
Descriptors: Information Storage, Library Technical Processes, Microfiche, Microfilm

Kidd, Harry B. – Microform Review, 1984
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…
Descriptors: Archives, Information Storage, Libraries, Microforms
Materazzi, Albert R. – 1978
The purpose of this report is to acquaint all personnel with some technical aspects of micrographics. The various film types used in the production of microfiche are discussed, including silver halide, diazo, and vesicular films. Other imaging systems used in micrographics are reviewed, and a basic introduction to sensitometry is given. The…
Descriptors: Archives, Information Storage, Library Technical Processes, Light

Gwinn, Nancy E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
Traces developments in cooperative preservation in microfilming projects from 1930s to mid-1980s. Participation by the Library of Congress, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Council on Library Resources, National Endowment for the Humanities, American Theological Library Association, Research Libraries Group, and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, History, Information Storage, Institutional Cooperation

Dupont, Jerry; Dodson, Suzanne Cates – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
Two articles summarize qualities of medium being used in production of microforms: silver halide film, diazo film, and vesicular film. Highlights include policy of Law Library Microform Consortium, a nonprofit library cooperative and major supplier of legal materials on microfiche; archival storage and preservation; and recent recommendations.…
Descriptors: Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Microforms
Schwartz, Werner – 1995
With almost every country in the world doing costly microfilming to preserve the world's printed heritage, it is essential to find a way by which these vast stores of information are not knowingly duplicated. A significant contribution to this effort has been the establishment of the European Register of Microform Masters (EROMM), a shared…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Databases, Foreign Countries

Zink, Steven D. – Microform Review, 1983
Identifies format-specific problems which depository and other government publications librarians frequently face as a result of the Government Printing Office's (GPO) micropublishing program. Program preparation and underpinnings, GPO microform storage in libraries, government publications librarians, and the independence of documents collections…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Information Storage, Librarians

Mayfield, David M. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
Describes experiences of Genealogical Library of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in using micrographics technology to preserve records of permanent value from throughout the world. Highlights include selecting and filming records processing and sorting film, cataloging and using microforms, and what the future holds. Three sources are…
Descriptors: Archives, Cataloging, Genealogy, History
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