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Peer reviewedYerburgh, Mark R. – Microform Review, 1978
In the light of current budgetary restrictions, it is important that librarians deliberate wisely when considering the acquisition of expensive microform collections; some of the issues that must be considered are identified and prioritized. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, College Libraries, Library Collections
Peer reviewedYerburgh, Mark R. – Microform Review, 1987
Considers the future of microforms by surveying the history of their use in libraries; reviewing the literature about them; and comparing them with electronic databases, full text delivery, and laser disks. It is concluded that microforms will continue to be the primary providers of significant but rarely used retrospective materials. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Economic Factors, Futures (of Society)
