George A. Spiva Library

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
Most microform materials are located on the 3rd floor on the south side of the building (to the left of the fireplace). Government Documents microfiche, however, is located on the 4th floor between the Government Documents/Audio Visuals desk and the elevator.

Newspapers & periodicals are in alphabetical order by their titles.

ERIC documents are in numerical order by their ED number.

A staff member at the Reference 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 5  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.