Thinking Small in a Big Way

The successful integration of microfiche into the mainstream operations of a large scientific and technical research library over a ten-year period is outlined. Microfiche collection building, announcement, reading, and copying are discussed with some emphasis on the promotion of microfiche as a viable information source for library patrons. The use of COM for various internal processing functions is described. A recent user-satisfaction survey reveals that technical reports on microfiche are now accepted within Sandia Laboratories.