Abstract: Guidance information on the charateristics, location, acquisition, care, storage, and uses of microforms (i.e., microfilm, microfiche, ultrafiche, micro-opaques, etc.) is provided to assist teachers, librarians, and media specialists in integrating microform technology into their instructional strategies. Specific attention is given to the availability of information in microform, the utilization of microform and its associated equipment in an educational environment, and an evaluation of this information technology. Each of the topics covered is designed to be self-contained. A glossary, a bibliography of micrographic instructional materials, and ancillary listings of microform equipment, software suppliers, and microform publishers are appended. (wz).

Microform, Video and Electronic Media Librarianship focuses on techniques, measures, and processes in librarianship. The book first discusses librarianship, microforms and microform librarianship, non-book media in libraries, and history of microforms. The text also looks at the place of microforms in libraries. User reaction to microforms; economic advantages of microform acquisitions; and contrast, resolution, and density of microforms are discussed. The book also discusses micropublishing. Changes in publishing methods, abstracting and indexing services, bibliographical services, archives, synoptic journals, and government reports are described. The text underscores library catalogues. British National Bibliography; Scottish Libraries Co-operative Automation Project (SCOLCAP); South West Academic Libraries Co-operative Automation Project (SWALCAP); and benefits of computer-based cataloguing systems are discussed. The book also looks at data services, copyright laws, relationship of information technology and libraries, and archival potential of non-book media. The text is a good reference for readers interested in librarianship.