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Microphotography and early applications in libraries; Microformats and associates library collections; Computer output microfilm; Serials in microform; Monographs in microform; Micrographics & goverment publications; Library acquisition of microforms and reading equipment; Performance of microforms compared to hard copy, and prospects for the future; Setting up a microform facility.
Microform, Video and Electronic Media Librarianship focuses on techniques, measures, and processes in librarianship. The book first discusses librarianship, microforms and microform librarianship, non-book media in libraries, and history of microforms. The text also looks at the place of microforms in libraries. User reaction to microforms; economic advantages of microform acquisitions; and contrast, resolution, and density of microforms are discussed. The book also discusses micropublishing. Changes in publishing methods, abstracting and indexing services, bibliographical services, archives, synoptic journals, and government reports are described. The text underscores library catalogues. British National Bibliography; Scottish Libraries Co-operative Automation Project (SCOLCAP); South West Academic Libraries Co-operative Automation Project (SWALCAP); and benefits of computer-based cataloguing systems are discussed. The book also looks at data services, copyright laws, relationship of information technology and libraries, and archival potential of non-book media. The text is a good reference for readers interested in librarianship.
The place of microforms in libraries; The microformats; The microtext reading room; Abstracting, indexing and other information data services in microform; COM catalogues; Copying from microforms; Micropublishing; Miscellaneous microform topics.
USA. Research report studying the requirements for a microfiche library - focuses on trends in micropublishing, discusses the use of microforms in documentation, and proposes installation plans together with requirements for filing equipment and readers and printers. Diagrams, illustrations, references and statistical tables.
This blueprint provides a new framework within which to attempt to understand and to plan library services in the future.