AS/NZS 4577:1999 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies the essential performance characteristics for readers with magnification less than or equal to 50:1 with black and white microfilm to a maximum width of 35 mm. It also specifies the performance of readers for roll microfilm, microfiche and image cards. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from ISO 6198:1993.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee IT-021 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 7 December 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee IT-021:
AMS Imaging
Archives and Records Association of New Zealand
Archives New Zealand
Australian Society of Archivists
City of Boroondara
Department of Defence (Australian Government)
LINC Tasmania
Monash University
National Archives of Australia
Office of Finance and Services (NSW)
Public Record Office Victoria
Queensland State Archives
Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia
State Records (New South Wales)
State Records Office of Western Australia
The University of Sydney
Transpower New Zealand

Scope

This International Standard specifies the essential performance characteristics of readers with magnification less than or equal to 50:1 designed for use with black-and-white roll microfilm and strips that have a maximum width of 35 mm. It also specifies the performance of readers for microfilm, microfiche, jackets containing microforms, and image cards. It is not applicable to reader-printers or to devices such as pocket readers.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MS-004
Supersedes	AS 2655-1992 AS 2653-1984 AS 2654-1984 DR 98489-98491 CP DR 98489 CP