Virtual Tour - Microfilm

The microfilm cabinets and machines are located in the east wing of the Library on the first floor, close to the Copier Room.

In order to save space and to preserve text printed on old, brittle paper, it is common practice to photograph and reproduce those materials onto small rolls of microfilm. The library's microfilm collection is stored in the cabinets shown on the right side of the above picture.

To view these materials, the selected roll of film must be loaded onto the microfilm reader shown on the left of the picture. Do not be afraid to ask for help at the Reference Desk if you are having trouble loading the reel.

You may print from the microfilm readers for ten cents per page.The machines only take dimes. (The staff at the Circulation Desk can change bills or other coins for dimes).

If you have problems printing, contact a librarian immediately.

The microfilm collection includes:

Look Magazine, 1937-1971
The Los Angeles Times, 1972-1993
The New York Times, 1851-1995
Newsweek, 1949-present
The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1728-1789
The Saturday Evening Post, 1950-1983
Time Magazine, 1923-present
US News & World Report, 1996-present
The Virginia Gazette, 1736-1780

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