Document on microfilming policy

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    Revised Microfilm Policy for the National Library of Australia

    The National Library of Australia NLA has recently revised its
    microfilming policy as a part of its preventive preservation
    program for library materials.  The revised policy is available
    on the Internet at the following address:
    <URL:http://www.nla.gov.au/policy/mfmpol.html>

    The policy document covers the following microfilming aspects:

    *   the purpose of the preservation microfilming policy
    *   selection of material for microfilming; Australian material,
        Manuscripts, Maps, Newspapers and Overseas material
    *   cataloguing
    *   original filming to service client requests
    *   cooperative projects
    *   standards
    *   copyright
    *   copies generated
    *   additional copies
    *   storage of masters
    *   shrinkwrapping hard copy material once filmed
    *   management of microform collections

    In association with the policy the Library has also prepared a client
    information sheet titled ,  WHY USE MICROFORMS  covering  the following
    issues:

    *   Why should I use microforms?
    *   How do I know when a microform is available?
    *   How can I access the microform collection?
    *   How can I access microforms after hours

    The library has also prepared appropriate working procedures for ensuring
    application of  the policy.

    Lydia Preiss Manager
    Collection Preservation
    National Library of Australia
    Canberra ACT 2600
    +61 2 6262 1627

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Chesley Engram

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