Reformatting -- Microforms Clause Samples

Reformatting -- Microforms. The Discretionary Grant Program must assure that long-term preservation goals will be adequately served by the projects it funds. Since microforms that are not produced according to recognized standards cannot be considered adequate preservation of the research materials they reformat, separate MICROFORM GUIDELINES have been prepared for use by applicants whose projects consist in whole or in part of reformatting materials in microform. All applicants for microform projects must, therefore, submit signed copies of a Microform Guidelines Agreement with each copy of the completed application. This agreement indicates the applicant's commitment to adhere to recommended standards for any microform work undertaken with grant funds. The MICROFORM GUIDELINES begin on page 27. The Microform Guidelines Agreement is on page 24 of the online application. Discretionary grant funds may be used to support the following types of microform projects: