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Peer reviewedWhite, William – Microform Review, 1991
Discusses the basic principles of the application of microfilm (analog) and electronic (digital) technologies for data storage. Image quality is examined, searching and retrieval capabilities are considered, and hardcopy output resolution is described. It is concluded that microfilm is still the preferred archival medium. (5 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedSmith, Eldred – Microform Review, 1991
Discusses the national program for preservation microfilming in research libraries and suggests that microfilm is not the appropriate medium to be used. Recommendations for the electronic storage of materials on computerized databases are made; disadvantages of microfilm are described; interlibrary loan problems are discussed; and effects on…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Databases, Information Storage, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedYerburgh, Mark R. – Microform Review, 1987
Considers the future of microforms by surveying the history of their use in libraries; reviewing the literature about them; and comparing them with electronic databases, full text delivery, and laser disks. It is concluded that microforms will continue to be the primary providers of significant but rarely used retrospective materials. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Economic Factors, Futures (of Society)
