Provides background on the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) and presents information on the strength of the micrographics sector of the industry. The changing role of AIIM in the face of technological developments and increasing diversity of its membership are discussed. (MES)

Describes the retrospective conversion of microform card files of serials and monographs at Pennsylvania State University. The discussion covers decisions made regarding microreproduction notes, series tracings, micro call numbers and holdings information, and analytics. Appendices provide examples of multiple versions of the same work on one…

This biennial survey of microformatted Canadian government publications highlights the diverse publications of Micromedia Ltd., the National Library of Canada, Public Archives of Canada, and Statistics Canada. Technical reports of a federal government department--Fisheries and Oceans--patent literature, and archival materials are noted. Eight…

Available sources for state and local documents are reviewed, including major commercial and non- commercial micropublishing projects. (Author/CMV)

Provides a review of literature from 1990 that concerns the reproduction of library materials. Highlights include activities of the Reproduction of Library Materials Section (RLMS) of the American Library Association; bibliographic control; copyright; electronic imaging; microforms and micrographics equipment; micropublishing; photocopiers and…

The micrographic system utilizes microimaging in the areas of space saving, reproducibility, durability, file integrity, and automated retrieval. This manual about micrographics is organized into 10 chapters, each covers a major facet of the system. The first chapters cover the basics of the system: objectives, classification, searching and…

Summarizes current status of and concerns about automation in the academic microform publishing industry in two areas: automation of film production (computer-aided design, computer-assisted retrieval, computer-output microfilm) and automation of bibliographic control information (order-management systems, production of printed indexes,…

Document librarians and the Government Printing Office (GPO) micropublishing program may well prove to be responsible for raising microforms up from their low status in libraries. Librarians must continue the dialogue with micropublishers, equipment manufacturers, government agencies, the GPO, and library users. (Author/CMV)

Discusses the project undertaken by MMF Publications to micropublish a collection of rare Dutch maps and drawings. Background information about the collection is given and decisions regarding the choice of microfiche format are explained. MMF elected to publish a printed guide to accompany the collection for enhanced access. (Author/JKP)

The purpose of this report is to acquaint all personnel with some technical aspects of micrographics. The various film types used in the production of microfiche are discussed, including silver halide, diazo, and vesicular films. Other imaging systems used in micrographics are reviewed, and a basic introduction to sensitometry is given. The…

Examines the availability of commercial micropublishers for state and local documents, and discusses state programs, focusing on the state of Nevada micropublication program. (Author/CMV)

Traces developments in cooperative preservation in microfilming projects from 1930s to mid-1980s. Participation by the Library of Congress, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Council on Library Resources, National Endowment for the Humanities, American Theological Library Association, Research Libraries Group, and…

Two articles summarize qualities of medium being used in production of microforms: silver halide film, diazo film, and vesicular film. Highlights include policy of Law Library Microform Consortium, a nonprofit library cooperative and major supplier of legal materials on microfiche; archival storage and preservation; and recent recommendations.…

Describes an innovative monitoring device developed to modify microtext reader-printers at California State University, Long Beach. Problems associated with the 3M Model 500's operating features, the signal light panel solution, benefits to staff who service and patrons who use the reader-printers, and cost savings resulting from the modification…