1. devices that magnify and display microfilm or microfiche for reading
Usage: technology

Examples

• The library installed new microreaders to help patrons view archived newspapers.
• Students used microreaders to examine historical documents stored on microfilm.
• The old microreaders were replaced with digital scanning equipment.
• Researchers gathered around the microreaders to study the census records.
• The microreaders in the reference section require special training to operate.
• Many libraries are phasing out microreaders in favor of digitized collections.