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
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.