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The Use of Microforms in New Zealand Public Tertiary Institutions

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posted on 2021-11-10, 23:19 authored by Hamill, William Gregory

Developments in the technologies available to libraries have precipitated a change in how library managers handle their collections, shifting focus from collection management to content management. Microform has been a tool of the research library for many years; the aim of this project is to discern whether the libraries of public tertiary institutions in New Zealand are still using and managing microform collections, and whether there is any perceived future for the medium. Thirty three institutions' libraries were approached representing New Zealand's polytechnics, universities, and wānanga. Their collection managers were asked questions regarding their holding of microform, the management, promotion and use of those resources, and whether they see the technology continuing as a relevant medium. The results indicated that microform is generally only held in universities and wānanga; those resources generally receive no special treatment, and there is only a limited perceived future for the medium. The impacts of these findings are discussed, and opportunities for further research in this area are raised.

History

Copyright Date

2011-01-01

Date of Award

2011-01-01

Publisher

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

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Author Retains Copyright

Degree Discipline

Information Studies

Degree Grantor

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Degree Level

Masters

Degree Name

Master of Information Studies

Victoria University of Wellington Item Type

Masters Research Paper or Project

Language

en_NZ

Victoria University of Wellington School

School of Information Management

Advisors

Oliver, Gillian