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MICROFICHE READER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer peripheral equipment operator
1, record 1, English, computer%20peripheral%20equipment%20operator
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- peripheral equipment operator 2, record 1, English, peripheral%20equipment%20operator
correct, noun
- peripheral operator 3, record 1, English, peripheral%20operator
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The computer peripheral equipment operator operates] computer peripheral equipment, such as printer, plotter, computer output microfiche machine, and document reader-sorter to transfer data to and from computer and to convert data from one format to another. Reads instructions and schedule, such as schedule of documents to be printed, or receives instructions from supervisor orally, to determine work for shift. Mounts reels and cartridges of magnetic tape in tape drives, loads paper in printer, loads checks or other documents in magnetic ink reader-sorter or optical character reader, sets guides, keys, and switches, enters commands into computer, using computer terminal, and performs other tasks, to start and operate peripheral machines. 4, record 1, English, - computer%20peripheral%20equipment%20operator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de périphérique
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de périphérique 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de matériel périphérique 2, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de matériel périphérique 3, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de périphérique d'ordinateur 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de périphérique d'ordinateur 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de matériel périphérique d'ordinateur 4, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de matériel périphérique d'ordinateur 5, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- operador de equipo periférico
1, record 1, Spanish, operador%20de%20equipo%20perif%C3%A9rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una sala de computadoras (ordenadores) con mucho trabajo, se asigna la consola (pupitre) de trabajo al operador de la computadora el cual raras veces la abandona. El resto del personal puede ayudar a montar y desmontar los paquetes de discos y cintas, rotulando las salidas y operando varios dispositivos de entrada/salida según sea necesario. A este personal se le llama a veces «operadores de equipos periféricos». 1, record 1, Spanish, - operador%20de%20equipo%20perif%C3%A9rico
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microfiche reader
1, record 2, English, microfiche%20reader
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche reader : an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - microfiche%20reader
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lecteur de microfiches
1, record 2, French, lecteur%20de%20microfiches
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lecteur de microfiches : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - lecteur%20de%20microfiches
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microfiche reader
1, record 3, English, microfiche%20reader
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- microfiche viewer 2, record 3, English, microfiche%20viewer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that enlarges microfiches for viewing. 3, record 3, English, - microfiche%20reader
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche reader : term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP [Electronic Data Processing] Standards Committee(GESC). 4, record 3, English, - microfiche%20reader
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lecteur de microfiches
1, record 3, French, lecteur%20de%20microfiches
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- visionneuse de microfiches 2, record 3, French, visionneuse%20de%20microfiches
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de grossissement des microfiches pour permettre leur examen à l'œil nu. 2, record 3, French, - lecteur%20de%20microfiches
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lecteur de microfiches; visionneuse de microfiches : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 3, record 3, French, - lecteur%20de%20microfiches
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Micrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lector de microfichas
1, record 3, Spanish, lector%20de%20microfichas
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-10-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
- Document Classification (Library Science)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microfiche catalogue
1, record 4, English, microfiche%20catalogue
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- microfiche catalog 2, record 4, English, microfiche%20catalog
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A catalog on microfiche produced either by microfilming or as computer output which must be read with the assistance of a microform reader. 2, record 4, English, - microfiche%20catalogue
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
- Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- catalogue sur microfiches
1, record 4, French, catalogue%20sur%20microfiches
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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