The Contribution of Microphotography and Reprints to the Development of Libraries.

Cox, Dennis

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Contribution of Microphotography and Reprints to the Development of Libraries.

Cox, Dennis

Journal of Documentation, v43 n4 p334-49 Dec 1987

Outlines the history of the application of photographic and allied printing methods in libraries during the past 50 years. The benefits of reprints and micropublications to libraries and users are discussed, and the possible impact of computer output microfilm is examined. (19 references) (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Library Materials, Microforms, Photography, Primary Sources, Printing, Reprography, Resource Materials, User Satisfaction (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Administrators; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain); United States

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