301 views | 0 Last updated on Dec 28, 2016 Getting Help Checking Out Materials
Microforms are simply miniaturized copies of written documents. The term 'microforms' refers to several different miniaturization formats. The following are the four types of microform material found in Hale Library:
Microfilm - a 35mm strip of transparent film that is wrapped around a small reel (just like old movies!)
Microfiche - a transparent card that is usually 4x6 inches.
Microcard - a non-transparent card that is approximately 3x5 inches. Microprint - a larger non-transparent card, normally 5x7 inches.
Ask a Librarian if you think you need to use microform material. In addition to helping you find the individual items, they may be able to help you find the document in a more readily accessible format.
Microform material saves physical space and helps preserve information from physical decay. Use a microform reader to read through these materials - we have one on the 2nd floor of Hale Library near Library Help, and more on the 3rd floor.
