Newspaper articles can provide a useful source of information, serving as a primary source of information about historical and current events. Because newspapers also contain commentaries or retrospective articles about events, they can also serve as a secondary source. Whether used as a primary or a secondary source, newspapers can provide a valuable research tool. Continue reading from Ohio State University
Current Microfilm Collection
Westport Standard Mar 1925 - Dec 1925
Westport Herald Jan 1903 - Dec 1955
Westport Town Crier Jan 1940 - May 1970
Fairpress Mar 1954 - June 1975
Fairfield County Fair Mar 1954 - Aug 1960
Westport News Mar 1964 - current
Minuteman Oct 1993 - Oct 2017
Wall Street Journal 2001 - 2006
Scientific American Jan 1953 - June 2010
Time 1924 - 2010
New York Times Jan 2014 - current
1. First pick the Microfilm that you would like to view.
2. Go onto the computer and click on the icon labeled ViewScan Premium
3. Pull out the tray at point C to allow you to feed the microfilm under the transparent plate
4. Next take the roll of film and insert it at point A, making sure the roll is facing to the right and overhand.
5. You'll want to spool the film as indicated from point A to B in this picture (under, under, and over):
6. Secure the end of the film in point B
7. Push the tray back in at point C so that the microfilm is directly under the camera
8. Using the forward and backwards buttons you can now look through the roll at your own pace!
9. Once you've found what you're looking for you have the option to email it to yourself, save to USB, or print. Ask how at the reference desk!
