Defined
Microforms are the filmed version of a printed work.
Microforms are in the form of microfilm, which is a reel or roll, and microfiche,
which is a sheet or card format.
Most frequently, materials such as newspapers or periodicals are converted to
a microform for the purpose of storage and/or preservation.
Location of Microforms
As of March 17, 2009, ALL microforms are located on the 4th
floor across from the Government Documents/Audio Visuals help desk.
Newspapers & periodicals are in alphabetical order by their titles.
ERIC documents are in numerical order by their ED number.
A staff member at the Government Documents/Audio Visuals help desk
can assist you in locating the material and in demonstrating how
to use a reader or reader/printer to view or make photocopies of
microforms.
Making Copies of Microforms
There are reader/printers for both microfilm and microfiche. The
cost is 10¢ per page. Some equipment is coin operated and some requires
a Copicard. Change is available at the Main Circulation Desk on
the 3rd floor. Copicards are also available at the Main Circulation
Desk and may be purchased in amounts of either $2 or $5.