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Non-Print Material

Information is also produced in formats other than print. In this section we will briefly identify some of these other formats.

Microforms

Information is usually placed in microform format for archival purposes. Besides paper, microform is one of the most stable mediums available to store information for long periods of time. Microform is divided into two major categories.

Microfiche usually consists of 5"x 7" pieces of transparent film. Many books and documents are archived on microfiche. The majority of the SHC Library microform holdings are in microfiche format.

Microfilm is a reel of transparent film. Libraries often archive newspapers on microfilm.

Information on both microfiche and microfilm at SHC Library can be viewed and printed with laser printers using digital microform readers.

Electronic

With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, electronic forms of information storage have become more popular. In addition to the Internet, many libraries have access to the electronic versions of periodicals. Although electronic information storage can make for quick access, it does have limitations.

Audio-Visual

The SHC Library does not collect video tapes or CD recordings. Your professors will sometimes place VCR tapes on reserve at the Library circulation desk for class use. The Teacher Education Department collection of audio-visual materials is reserved for teacher training.