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Lesk, Michael – 1990
The rapid growth and distribution of scholarly research in the middle and late twentieth century, the limited supply of old books and other paper-based materials, and the deterioration of items printed on acidic paper since the mid-1800s have meant that many libraries lack suitable copies of printed sources that their users would like to read. For…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices
Law, Margaret H.; Rosen, Bruce K. – 1989
The objectives of this project were to assist the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in developing a policy for the representation, transfer, access, and preservation of electronic records of permanent value. A lack of attention to the management, retention, and selective preservation of these machine-readable records will result…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Networks, Computer Storage Devices, Databases
Cleary, Daniel E. – Acquisitions Librarian, 2007
Simply an idea for systematic incentives at all institutional levels necessary to implement institutional archiving of peer-reviewed papers produced by their faculty. Some of the key concerns are addressed outlining the roles of senior faculty, junior faculty, librarians and others in fulfilling what should be an administrative imperative in all…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Electronic Journals, Archives, Intellectual Property
Olivier, Elsabe – Perspectives in Education, 2007
There is much speculation that the development of institutional repositories will impact on or even change the traditional scholarly communication process. The purpose of this conversation is to introduce the reader to the use of and response to institutional repositories which were initiated by the Open Access Initiative. The concept of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Archives, Information Storage, Scholarship
Edwards, Ian C. – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
Discusses the user benefits of write-once optical storage devices; describes typical applications in archival storage, one-off complex instruction sets, and information storage and retrieval systems; and identifies current trends toward standardization of equipment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Audiodisks, Computer Oriented Programs
Reno/Sparks Indian Colony, Reno, NV. – 1986
Following the passage of the 1972 Indian Self-Determination Act, the volume of tribal government records has exploded. This manual is a guide to establishing a system for the effective organization, maintenance, and disposition of such records. Section A discusses the major goals of a records management program, defines relevant terms, suggests…
Descriptors: American Indians, Archives, Guidelines, Information Storage
Evans, Frank B. – 1970
The purpose of these guidelines, which are based upon approved standards and practices, is to help insure the archival quality and the usefulness of the microfilm publications. Included are guidelines for: determining the suitability of a body of records for microfilming, arranging and processing the records, determining roll breaks, preparing…
Descriptors: Archives, Guidelines, Information Storage, Microfilm

Dodson, Suzanne Cates – Microform Review, 1985
Report on characteristics of different kinds of microfilm available indicates proper film for specific needs. Silver halide and nonsilver films, diazo film, vesicular film, reaction of films to light, effect of heat and humidity on films, film susceptibility to scratching, and potential longevity of film types are covered. (35 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Archives, Guidelines, Heat, Humidity

La Hood, Charles G., Jr. – College and Research Libraries, 1973
Microfilming has been used at the Library of Congress to solve the need for storage space; to preserve newspapers and rare and fragile documents; to produce copies for outside orders; to conserve copyright records; and to acquire new materials for the library collections. (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Archives, Information Storage, Library Collections, Library Materials

Kuney, J. H. – Journal of Chemical Documentation, 1972
The need for increased use of microfilm in primary publications is discussed. The microfilm editions of the American Chemical Society journals are now being used for supplementary material of restricted interest. Details of this arrangement and experience to date are presented. (4 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Archives, Information Dissemination, Information Storage, Microfilm

Swan, Alice – Library Trends, 1981
Provides specific information on varying photographic materials and processes to aid archivists and curators in preserving photograph collections. Preservation problems related to major types of silver prints on paper (salt, albumen, collodion, gelatin) and to the silver image (oxidation, silver sulfide) are covered. Twenty references are cited.…
Descriptors: Archives, Information Storage, Microfilm, Oxidation

Brunner, Alex – Microform and Imaging Review, 1999
Examines the role of microfilm in storing information to eliminate digital obsolescence. Discusses the benefits of digital-to-analog microfilm systems; changes in conventional microfilm technology; and the advantages of true hybrid imaging systems that allow retrieval of images from document microfilm, digitally created microfilm or paper scanners…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Software, Information Storage, Microfilm
Schwartz, Stanley F. – 1993
This publication discusses optical storage, a term encompassing technologies that use laser-produced light to record and store information in digital form. The booklet also discusses how optical storage systems relate to records management, in particular to the management of local government records in New York State. It describes components of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design

Folen, Doris R.; Stackpole, Laurie E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Describes the newly installed optical disk storage system at the Naval Research Laboratory's Research Library and Technical Information Center. Planning and design of the system, the conversion of 140,000 reports to optical disk, the information retrieval process, and future plans are covered. (Contains nine references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Flow Charts

Lowell, Howard P. – 1977
This report focuses on the earliest public records in the custody of Oregon, those documenting public actions during the Provisional and Territorial Government period, 1841-1859. It: (1) outlines the concern for preserving and making accessible Oregon public records; (2) examines the factors causing records to physically deteriorate; and (3)…
Descriptors: Archives, Government Publications, Preservation, State Action