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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1976
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED135391 |
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- COM: Decisions and Applications in a Small University Library. Schwarz, Philip J. Catalogs College Libraries Computer Output Microfilm Databases Decision Making Library Automation Microfiche Reports Computer-output microfilm (COM) is used at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Library to generate reports from its major machine readable data bases. Conditions indicating the need to convert to COM include existence of a machine readable data base and high cost of report production. Advantages and disadvantages must also be considered before deciding to produce COM internal and external reports. After choosing COM, decisions must be made regarding: (1) type of microform, i.e., roll or fiche, (2) type of indexing technique, (3) positive or negative film, (4) reduction ratio, (5) type of film, i.e., silver, Diazo, or Vesicular, and (6) selection of a COM service bureau. The University of Wisconsin-Stout Library uses microfiche, 42 reduction ratio, and silver, negative film. Other departments of the University also use COM reports, providing additional access to microfiche readers. COM has proven to be a powerful tool for producing and distributing library information at a relatively low cost. (KP)