Organization of microforms in libraries

  • Maite Legaz Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Departamento de Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información
  • María Alejandra Plaza Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Departamento de Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información
  • Mariana Uranga Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Departamento de Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i10.925
Keywords: Microforms, Cataloging, Selection, Preservation

Abstract

The particular characteristics of the microforms and the problems arised in their management are reviewed from the special literature. Firstly, a brief history about the origin and evolution of these resources is presented, followed by a typology and the terminology concerned. Bibliographic description is specially emphasized and guidelines for determination of access points are proposed. Criteria about its selection, storage and preservation are also provided. Besides, the advantages and disadvantages of microforms as library material are remarked.

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Published
2004-06-01
How to Cite
Legaz, M., Plaza, M. A., & Uranga, M. (2004). Organization of microforms in libraries. Información, Cultura Y Sociedad, (10), 83-99. https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i10.925
Issue
No 10 (2004)
Section
Course Work

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