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9.4 Microfilm

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Microfilm reference surrogates, created via the Access Services Departrment in response to reader requests, often exist for portions of unprocessed collections. In most cases this microfilm is no longer useful once the collection has been processed because it no longer reflects the order of the material.

  • 9.4.1. Deciding Whether or Not to Withdraw Microfilm from Reference Use
  • 9.4.2 Updating Microfilm Records
‹ 9.3 Manuscript Card Catalog Maintenance up 9.4.1. Deciding Whether or Not to Withdraw Microfilm from Reference Use ›
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  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Preparations for Processing a Collection
  • Chapter 3. Arrangement
  • Chapter 4. Physical Processing
  • Chapter 5. Special Formats
  • Chapter 6. Preservation and Conservation
  • Chapter 7. Description
  • Chapter 8. Labeling
  • Chapter 9. After Processing
    • 9.1 Introduction
    • 9.2 The Post-Processing Checklist
    • 9.3 Manuscript Card Catalog Maintenance
    • 9.4 Microfilm
      • 9.4.1. Deciding Whether or Not to Withdraw Microfilm from Reference Use
      • 9.4.2 Updating Microfilm Records
    • 9.5 Art Storage and ARTSTORE Database
    • 9.6 Missing Material
    • 9.7 Additions to Collections
    • 9.8 Correcting Finding Aids
    • 9.9 Lifting Restrictions in Processed Collections
    • 9.10 Digital Library
  • Appendix A: The Creative Process
  • Style

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