microfilm readers

A microfilm reader is a device used to view images stored on very small photographs called microfilm. Microfilm is a compact way to archive documents, newspapers, or records by reducing their size onto a rolled film. The reader projects a bright light through the microfilm and uses lenses to enlarge the image onto a screen, allowing users to view and read the stored information clearly without handling fragile original documents. These devices are commonly found in libraries, archives, and offices for research and historical reference.