Microforms In Libraries

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.

This guide presents information on planning and managing microfilming projects, incorporating co-operative programmes, service bureaux and the impact of automation for library staff with deteriorating collections.

Reference book on microfiche and microfilm applications in special librarys - contains contributions on the management of microform resources, the evaluation of equipment and of user attitudes, reading habits, etc., and assesses the state-of-the-art of computer-output-microfilm. Bibliographys after each contribution, flow charts and illustrations.