Preservation of Documents: Microfilming
Microfilming of Theses Collection
As advised by the experts in the meeting held in 2003, the NASSDOC has started microfilming of Ph.D. Theses collection. So far approximately 1500 theses have been microfilmed in three phases during the year 2003–2004, 2004–2005 and 2005–2006. An amount of Rs. 14,52,727 has been spent for this purchase from the head modernization. Microfilm is still considered as a better media for preservation of old documents or research material. NASSDOC has rich collection of microfilms/microfiches of Ph.D. theses, some of the Indian and foreign journals, Economic Working Papers, Union Catalogues, Government Publications and rare publications are available for consultation in the Microfilm Section in the Reading Room at ground floor.
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