Prospects and problems of microforms in libraries

Sridhar, M. S. Prospects and problems of microforms in libraries. Journal of Library and Information Science, 1981, vol. 6, n. 2, pp. 1-15. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

Describes how microforms have become inevitable recording media. Defines microform, explains popular types of microforms, concepts and terminologies relating to micrographics, examines the positive roles of microforms, enumerates opportunities and threats posed by microforms, provides a representative list of sources for selection of microform literature and finally emphasises systems approach in designing a "micrographics unit" for a library.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: microforms, micrographics, microfilm, microfiche
Subjects: H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HF. Microforms.
Depositing user: Dr. M S Sridhar
Date deposited: 04 Dec 2007
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:10
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/10719

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Calderhead, Patricia, Ed. Libraries for Professional Practice. 1972. Archtechural Press, London.

Costrigan, Daniel M., Ed., l978-79 Guide to Micrographic Equipments. V. I Production Equipments, V. 2 User Equipments. Ed 7. 1979 NMA, Maryland.

Daily, Jay E. Organising nonprint Materials. 1972. Marcel Dekker, New York.

Gary, Philip J. Development of a Model Library Microform Centre. (EPA.LIB76-10) 1976. Environmental Protection Agency, 1976. Washington.

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Nelson, Carl E. Microfilm Technology: Engineering and related Fields. 1965. McGraw-HilL Book, New York.

NMA. How to select a microform reader or reader printer. 1974. Maryland.

NMA. The user’s guide to standard microfiche formats (RSl4-1976). Ed. 3 1976. Maryland.

Smith, Charles. Micrographics handbook. 1978. Artech House.


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