What is microfilm and microfiche material and how do I use it?
Many of the library’s older newspapers and journals are stored on microform. Microfilm is a plastic reel of film and microfiche is a flat plastic card. Many older journals and newspapers are stored on microfilm. The library holds over 40 years of ERIC, (Educational Resources Information Center) and this is stored on microfiche. The entire collection consists of more than 430,000 micoforms. There are three microform reader / printers located in the rear of the first floor of the library. A staff member will be happy to assist you with the machines. Q: If the library does not own what I need how can I obtain it? A: You may be able to get what you need through interlibrary loan (ILL). If the material is in our catalog, Suncat, you can place a hold on the material through this system. If it is not in Suncat, you may want to search Alleycat where you can also put a hold on material. If you need material not found locally, there are ILL forms available. Paper forms are located at the desk, o
