Using Microtext Collections
Location & Equipment
The Microtext area is part of the Digital Media Studio on the second floor of Walker Library. The area offers 5
microfilm scanners for viewing, scanning, and printing the various formats (microfilm, microfiche, etc.).
Microtext Formats
- MFE = Microfiche -- flat sheets of film about 4" x 6"
- MFM = Microfilm -- reels of film in 35 mm width
- MPT = Microprint (opaques) -- stiff 3" x 5" cards with black text on a
white background
- MCD = Microcard (opaques) -- stiff cards with black text on a white
background, usually 6" x 9"