The Smathers Libraries keeps many of its newspapers and research collections in a microfilm, microfiche, or microcard format. A microform copy of a newspaper preserves its content while the newspaper will, over time, deteriorate. An original manuscript collection can be housed only at one institution, but the material can be shared with other libraries by means of a micro-copy. Library West, first floor, to the east of the General Reference Collection. Microform readers and printers are available.
Printing requires a copy card that can be purchased in Library West, on the first floor.