Our prognosis, then, is for either (a) relatively slow but steady progress in the whole micrographics picture in the near future, or (b) some major changes in the technology underlying micropublication. (Author)

Microforms have made reprints, original publications and replacement copies available. Although not completely accepted by users, they have provided a low cost, quality product. (Author/NH)

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)

Trends examined include an early period of conservatism followed by an innovative period, the advent and implications of paperbacks, micropublishing, hardcover reprints, the small press movement, self-publishing and fine printing, and the effects of these trends on libraries and their development. (MBR)

Reviews recent trends in scholarly micropublishing and preservation microfilming and discusses prospects for the rest of the twentieth century. Areas discussed include the impact of economics and government policies, recent changes in the scholarly micropublishing industry, recent developments in bibliographic control, the national preservation…