microfiche

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Microfiche is a method of storing documents and other graphic materials in a greatly reduced size on a sheet of microfilm. This process allows for extremely compact and durable file records that can be easily accessed and enlarged using an optical apparatus.12

Microfiche typically contains up to 98 images, each about 9 x 12 mm, on a 4 x 6-inch film sheet. This system is widely used for its space-saving benefits and ease of retrieval, making it a valuable tool for archiving and disseminating information.31

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  …in automatic retrieval systems) or microfiche (a sheet of microfilm displaying at the top a title or code readable with the naked eye). Use of the microform permits considerable space saving. The microform usually utilizes photographic techniques; however, other methods such as video magnetic tape recording have been used. Most…
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  …in automatic retrieval systems) or microfiche (a sheet of microfilm displaying at the top a title or code readable with the naked eye). Use of the microform permits considerable space saving. The microform usually utilizes photographic techniques; however, other methods such as video magnetic tape recording have been used. Most…
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