Research Guide for ENG201W: Multimedia Journalism

From “Microform” on Wikipedia:

A scaled-down reproduction of a document, typically either photographic film or paper, made for the purposes of transmission, storage, reading, and printing. Microform images are commonly reduced to about 4% or 1⁄25 of the original document size.

From DePaul University Libraries:

Microfilm preserves fragile documents such as rare books, newspapers and other periodicals by using micro-photography to reduce an image onto a roll of plastic film. Microfiche serves the same purpose but the format is a 4x6" plastic card. (You might see these two formats referred to collectively as "microform".)

All Emory students and faculty can request microfilm reels, but you must request each item.

1. First, identify the microfilm that you would like to view. You can browse a list of microfilm available at Emory Libraries here.
2. Then click “Locate/Request this Item >>”
3. You will see a list with each microfilm reel and a date range. Choose which reel you would like to check out by clicking “Request Physical Item.” Note that you can check out more than one reel at a time, but you must request them individually.
4. Next, choose Emory University Libraries as your pickup institution, and Robert W. Woodruff Library as the pickup location. Click “Send Request.”

Some microfilm reels are stored offsite and may take up to 48 hours to arrive at the service desk. Once available, you can check out microfilm on a 3-hour loan. You will receive an email when your microfilm reel is ready and available to be checked out.