Examines new Canadian government publications available in microform. Publications of several government agencies and provincial governments are described, and projects of Micromedia Limited, the largest Canadian micropublisher, are reviewed. (2 references) (MES)

Discusses efforts of the National Archives and Records Administration to microfilm its holdings and to encourage other federal agencies to do the same. Reliability, adaptability, and costs of microforms are explored. (Author/MES)

Suggests that improved access to monographs in microform through bibliographic control would increase ease of use. Described is a research project which investigated cooperation between microform publishers and librarians in order to develop better bibliographic tools. (SW)

Describes the histories and efforts of various agencies concerned with providing formulas for adequate bibliographical control of microform collections. (Author)

Reviews current microform products available for Quebec government publications. (three references) (MES)

This issue of "Illinois Libraries" contains the papers delivered at a 1974 workshop on government publications in microform. Twelve articles focus on such issues as: 1) reasons to collect microforms; 2) criteria for selecting microform documents; 3) microform hardware and software; 4) procurement procedures; 5) bibliographic control; and…

Describes a survey that examined library policy on the circulation of microforms and microform readers, the use of automated circulation systems for microforms, and the number of holdings in volumes and in microforms. It is concluded that libraries need to consider the ramifications of online circulation of microforms and user demand for these…

Proposes the integration of microforms with government publications as a logical administrative home for these two collections because of similarities in format, type of reference service and bibliographic access, and subject content. Staffing, level of service, equipment, and location and arrangement of the area for optimal public service are…

Overview of developments in micrographics and video technology notes meetings and organizational activities and highlights literature published on microforms in libraries, micrographic equipment, fair use and the issue of copyright, micropublishing, and video/optical disc technology. (EJS)

Pictures and brief descriptions make up this nontechnical guide to microforms and microform technology. (SJ)

Describes various microforms (any form, either film or paper, which contains microimages), indicating the advantages and disadvantages of roll film, aperture cards, microfiche, jackets, and micro-opaques. Phases and benefits of micropublishing, seven types of microfilm, safety film, processed microfilm, and storage are noted. Ten references are…

Provides a brief history of the cataloging of microform reproductions of previously published works and reviews several problems occasioned by the application of AACR2 Chapter 11, which requires a totally new record for microform reproductions. (CHC)

Explains the components and image properties of a nonsilver microfilm, its use in libraries, and its handling requirements. (FM)

In the field of fine arts, microforms have come to play an increasing role in preservation and collection development in Canadian libraries. This article notes recent activities in this area and suggests reasons for the expansion and continuation of existing programs. (Author)

Summarizes the ANSI standards for archival film and looks at the debate surrounding questions of archival storage, durability in a working environment, and affordability among proponents of silver halide, diazo, and vesicular films. Articles written by Carl Spaulding and Albert R. Materazzi on the subject are reviewed. (11 references) (MES)