A detailed comparison between optical disks and micrographics for the storage and retrieval of documents, emphasizing the factors that limit one or the other in specific applications. Surveys the published opinions about the relative value of the two technologies; provides a point-by-point comparison of features; and discusses such topics as computer output laser disk and CD- ROM. Revised from the 1988 edition. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

A resource for the photographic conservator, conservation scientist, curator, as well as professional collector, this volume synthesizes both the masses of research that has been completed to date and the international standards that have been established on the subject.

The aim of each volume of this series Guides to Information Sources is to reduce the time which needs to be spent on patient searching and to recommend the best starting point and sources most likely to yield the desired information. The criteria for selection provide a way into a subject to those new to the field and assists in identifying major new or possibly unexplored sources to those who already have some acquaintance with it. The series attempts to achieve evaluation through a careful selection of sources and through the comments provided on those sources.