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Peer reviewedBourke, Thomas A. – Microform Review, 1989
Reviews the status of photostats and microfilm at the New York Public Library, including evaluations of the demand for each and the relationship between the two forms during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Reasons why the two forms continue to coexist--even though it was predicted that microfilm would replace photostats--are discussed. (24…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Storage, Library Services, Microfilm
Peer reviewedVeaner, Allen B. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1982
Briefly outlines the history of microreproduction devices and media, their changing role in library environments, and the activities of librarians as users of micrographic materials. The current state of the art and prospects for the future are also discussed, and a reference list is included. (JL)
Descriptors: History, Information Storage, Librarians, Libraries
The Miracle of Microfilm: The Foundation of the Largest Genealogical Record Collection in the World.
Peer reviewedPowell, Ted F. – Microform Review, 1985
Traces origins of the Genealogical Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon), highlighting microfilm technology, equipment used, development of the 16mm camera, film processing, quality control, filming techniques, specialized microfilming, archival storage (The Granite Mountain Records Vault), the genealogical library…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Genealogy, Information Storage, Library Collections
