The U.S. Copyright Office has been asked to act as unofficial arbiter in the photocopy dispute. (PF)

The Oregon State University library uses a Xerox 1.2.3. to enlarge National Union Catalog entries and produce catalog cards from them. This system has proved less expensive than the previous one. (LS)

How does a recent library school graduate appointed to supervise the photoduplication department in a university library familiarize himself with the duties of the position and with the field of reprography in general? A checklist of twenty areas is offered as a guide to the novice. (7 references) (Author)

Discusses four new book photocopiers and major equipment factors--paper, toner, ultraviolet light, and machine design--that should be considered in preservation photocopying. An approach for selecting a copier is suggested. The appendix includes a table of specification data for the copiers and a checklist for copier evaluation. (25 references)…

Developments relating to library microforms are reviewed. The trends reported in recent years remain much the same but the pace quickens and the volume of literature reporting these developments multiplies. (Author/NH)

Princeton University has successfully used a Copy Cat camera to extract National Union Catalog copy to produce a master catalog card. (Author/LS)

In evaluating equipment, librarians should consider the ability of machines to reproduce representative library materials, ease of operation by the uninstructed patron, speed, durability, size, mobility, and the integrity of the coin-mechanism. (Author)

Only one of the four significant developments of the year, copyright, is not focused on micro-imaging; the other three--the arrival of ultramicrofiche in libraries, and the microform plans of the Government Printing Office and of the Department of Defense--are all micro''. (106 references) (Author)

A "cataloger's camera" to facilitate the reproduction of catalog card sets has been sought actively by librarians for more than two decades, never with complete success. Several of the latest library and commercial developments in the continuing quest for this elusive device are described briefly. (Author)

The results of a survey of library schools in the United States to determine which ones offer courses in reprography are briefly discussed. (3 references) (SM)

Reviews activities in the field of micrographics, broadly interpreted to include not only microform- and reproduction-related activities but also video-oriented document recording and transmission and videodisc and facsimile reproduction. A 55-item bibliography is included. (Author/JL)

Provides an overview of 1979's publications concerning computer output microfilm, computer assisted microfilm retrieval, new micrographics equipment, photocopying, intelligent copiers, image transmission, and other developments. A list of references is provided. (FM)

Reviews the 1989 literature on reproduction of library materials under the following headings: Microforms in Libraries; Bibliographic Control; Micrographics Equipment; Micropublishing; Preservation Microfilming; Technical Production of Microforms; Micrographic Standards; Photocopiers and Photocopying; Telefacsimile; Audiovisual Collections; New…

The copyright issue and its ramifications for libraries are discussed. The article is broken down into six sections: general review; full-size copying; microform materials; microform equipment; audiovision and facsimile transmission; and, publications, research and professional activities. (176 references) (SM)