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Fact Sheet
Microfilm Sales Program
Printer-friendly VersionAs part of its preservation program, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is microfilming brittle serials and monographs in core medical subjects. In addition, many non-circulating titles in the historical collection have been filmed in response to interlibrary loan requests. Requesting parties may purchase 35mm positive silver microfilm service copies of titles NLM has filmed.
Availability Of Microfilm
Requesting parties must search NLM's online catalog, LocatorPlus, to determine if microfilm is available. LocatorPlus is available on the Web from NLM's homepage at http://www.nlm.nih.gov. Select MARC View to display microfilm information. In the following example, selected fields from the MARC view of the record for The American Journal of Insanity are presented, with relevant information printed in bold:
| Call number is in the 060 field. | 060 00 | |a W1 |b AM469 | |||
| Film number in 060 field. | 060 00 | |a Film S03040 | |||
| Main title in 245 field. | 245 04 | |a The American journal of insanity | |||
| 260 __ | |a Baltimore [etc.] | ||||
| 362 __ | |a v. 1-77; July 1844-Apr. 1921. | ||||
| 500 __ | |a --Vols. 1-45, 1844-89. 1 v. | ||||
| 550 __ | |a Issued 1844-June 1890 by the New York State Lunatic Asylum, Utica; July 1890-June 1894 by the Utica State Hospital; and July 1894-Apr. 1921 by the American Medico-Psychological Association. | ||||
| 580 __ | |a Continued by the American journal of psychiatry. | ||||
| NLM microfilm information | . . . | ||||
| is in the 533 field | 533 __ | |m v.1-77 (1844-1921) |a Microfilm. |b [Bethesda, Md.] : |c National Library of Medicine, |d 1998. |e 24 microfilm reels : negative ; 35 mm. | |||
For assistance, contact NLM Microfilm Sales at the address below. You can also contact us by phone (301) 402-3504; fax (301) 480-1954; or (301) 435-2922; or mail to: nlmmicrosales@mail.nlm.nih.gov
Required Ordering Information
- Title, call number or film number, and total number of reels. For serials, volume(s) and year(s) of publication.
- Requesting party's name, complete address and phone number. Fax number and e-mail address if available.
- Complete name and mailing address (street address, not post office box) to which duplicated film is to be shipped. Indicate if same as requesting party’s mailing address.
- Preferred means of shipping: Air Mail, Surface Mail or UPS. Method of shipment may affect cost.
- Method of payment (see below).
Copyrighted works
For copyrighted works, written proof of copyright clearance or permission from the copyright holder must be submitted with requests.
Microfilm Quality
NLM's Quality Assurance Unit will review the quality prior to forwarding reels to the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service for duplication. NLM will contact the requesting party regarding any problems with text or image clarity that might affect viewing or printing quality and determine if the party still wants to buy the film.
Duplication, Shipping and Handling Costs
- Duplication:
- $72.00 per reel (U.S. orders - includes shipping and handling).
- $79.00 per reel (orders from outside U.S. - includes shipping and handling).
- Additional billing and invoicing charges may be applied to purchase orders.
A reel may contain images of more monograph titles or journal issues than requested, but reels will be duplicated without alteration. The minimum order is one full reel.
Submit orders to NLM via e-mail nlmmicrosales@mail.nlm.nih.gov, fax (301) 480-1954; or (301) 301-435-2922, or send to:
- Microfilm Sales
Preservation & Collection Management Section
Bldg. 38, Room B1E21
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
NLM will forward the orders to the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service. They will handle all transactions related to the invoicing, payment and shipment of orders.
Credit Card Orders
Credit card orders should include card number, expiration date, and correct name of the cardholder. NLM will forward this information, together with the requested film, to the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service. Orders will be processed and filled within ten days from the time the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service receives the film and payment information from NLM.
Purchase Orders
NLM will forward purchase orders, together with the requested film, to the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service. Purchase orders will be processed within 10 days. Orders from institutions which do not have existing accounts with the Library of Congress will be subject to an additional processing fee.
Checks / Money Orders
Do not send check or money order payments for microfilm to NLM. If you prefer to pay using a check or money order, please contact the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service (phone 202-707-3720; fax 202-707-1771; e-mail fmoo@loc.gov) for payment instructions after your order has been placed.
A complete list of NLM Fact Sheets is available at:
(alphabetical list) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/factsheets.html
(subject list): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/factsubj.html
Or write to:
FACT SHEETS
Office of Communications and Public Liaison
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20894
Phone: (301) 496-6308
Fax: (301) 496-4450
email: publicinfo@nlm.nih.gov
Last updated: 09 April 2004
First published: 01 September 1989
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