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MICROFORM READER [6 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

microform reader : an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

lecteur de microformes : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication».

Spanish

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Record 2 2014-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

A microform reader that can be placed on a person's lap during use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

Appareil de lecture de microformes qu'une personne peut placer sur ses genoux lorsqu'elle s'en sert.

Spanish

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Record 3 2014-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

A device that enlarges microimages for viewing.

OBS

microform reader : term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP(Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee(GESC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

Appareil de grossissement des micro-images pour permettre leur examen à l'œil nu.

OBS

lecteur de microformes; visionneuse de microformes : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Micrografía
DEF

Dispositivo que aumenta las microimágenes para su visualización.

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Record 4 1999-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

A microform reader of suitable size and weight such that it can be carried by hand.

Key term(s)
  • portable microform reader
  • portable microfilm reader

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

Appareil de lecture qui peut être transporté facilement.

Key term(s)
  • lecteur portable
  • lecteur de faible encombrement
  • appareil de lecture portatif

Spanish

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Record 5 1986-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
  • Document Classification (Library Science)
DEF

A catalog on microfiche produced either by microfilming or as computer output which must be read with the assistance of a microform reader.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
  • Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

a corner and/or edge of a microform used as a base in checking dimensions or positioning the microform in a reader, printer, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

coin ou bord, ou les deux, d'une microforme servant de base à la vérification des dimensions ou du positionnement de la microforme dans le lecteur, la tireuse, etc.

Spanish

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