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Study Tip of the Week
Microfilm
What is Microform?
Microfilm is a length of film that contains scaled-down reproductions of documents, such
as newspapers or magazines. Many of Harvard’s microfilm collections
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https://guides.library.harvard.edu/history/documentary#s-lg-box-6315651) are contained at
Lamont Library, as part of the Government Information/Microforms Collections. This
collection, which includes information from the U.S. government, the United Nations, and
other foreign governments and non-governmental organizations, can be browsed on HOLLIS.
You may need to use microfilm if you're working with sources that are only available
on microfilm, and haven't been digitized.
Reading microfilm requires a special machine, known as a microfilm reader. Such readers
are available on Lamont Level B, in the Multimedia Lab
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https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/lamont-multimedia-lab) . If you aren’t
familiar with how to use microfilm readers, one of the librarians at the Multimedia Desk
will be happy to help you! These media consultants are available Monday through Friday,
9am–10pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am–10pm.
Vocab!
You may have heard of different types of microforms, such as microfilm, microfiche, or
micro-opaque cards (all of which can be found at the Harvard Library).
These three formats differ in the ways that they are stored. Microfilm are stored as reels
of film. Microfiche is stored as sheets. Micro-opaque cards (also known as microprint) are
stored on cardboard cards.
Although micro-opaque cards are generally no longer made, many older collections may be
stored on them.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Seven Moments In Russian History: A Pop-Up Exhibit
On view Thursday 25-Monday 29 October 2018 only!
Edison and Newman Room, Houghton Library, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
To celebrate the founding of the Russian Research Center at Harvard seven decades ago,
Houghton Library has selected seven treasures from its rich collections of Russian
material to share with visitors and alumni. See the original telegram sent by John Reed to
the New York Call in the midst of the October Revolution, a silk embroidered book from
Catherine the Great's library, and other Russian rarities.
Curated by Christine Jacobson, A.M. '16, Russian, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Program (REECA). Hosted by the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies as part of
its 70th Anniversary Celebration
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https://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/70th-anniversary-weekend-schedule) .
This event is free and open to all. See Houghton Library hours
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https://library.harvard.edu/libraries?active_filter=1&keywords=houghton…)
to plan your visit.
Treading The Borders: Immigration And The American Stage
Thursday October 25
5:30PM to 6:15PM
Houghton Library, Harvard Yard, Cambridge
Exhibition Tour! Join Matthew Wittmann, Curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection for a
tour of Houghton Library’s Fall exhibition: Treading the Borders: Immigration and the
American Stage. Much of the richness and vitality of the performing arts in the United
States derives from creative talent originating elsewhere. This exhibition explores how
successive waves of immigration transformed the American stage, highlighting the
virtuosity and resilience of a diverse group of actors, artists, and entertainers from the
colonial era to the present day.
Hosted by the Houghton Library for rare books, manuscripts, archives and other primary
resources. This event is free and open to the public.
Tour of the User Research Center!
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
User Research Center - Lab
Register here (
https://libcal.library.harvard.edu/event/4347590)
Interested in User Experience (UX) or Digital Accessibility at Harvard Library? Sign up
for a tour of the User Research Center! Learn about the User Research Center's
services and see demos of our usability/accessibility testing equipment and software,
including:
• Morae Recorder/Observer in our participant/observation room.
• Assistive technology including screen readers (JAWS, VoiceOver, NVDA), ZoomText, and
alternate input devices.
• Eye tracking using the screen-based Tobii Portable X2-60 Eye Tracker and wearable Tobii
Pro Glasses.
• Document camera for paper prototyping and mobile device testing.
• iPad desktop/floor stands for surveys.
• Loanable equipment available for on-the-spot testing.
If you have any questions, please email libraryux(a)harvard.edu.
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