A Microform is a reproduction of the original documents that has small images or microreprodcution in the formats of microfilm or microfiche. Both microfilm and microfiche can be viewed on microform machines where users can browse, print, and digitize information. Old newspapers, documents, rare books, maps, or magazines are some of the common type of materials in microform. The collections of old San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, or San Jose Mercury News Clipping File are some of the most popular microform collections at San Jose Public Library.