The technology of micrographics

Micrographics combines the science, the art, and the technology by which information can be quickly reduced to microforms, stored conveniently, and then easily retrieved for reference and use. This paper describes the characteristics of the various microforms and the applications for which they are best suited. On an overview basis, filming techniques, film processing, and methods of duplicating microforms are presented. The hardware and processes for using microforms, such as readers, reader printers, enlarger printers, and retrieval devices are discussed. The advantages of microforms to business, industry, education, libraries, government, institutions, and many other areas of activity are also explored.