Newspapers

Did you know that properly stored microfilm can last for 500 years?

Did you know that microfilm was attached to carrier pigeons in the Franco-Prussian War to get information from outside of Paris back in?

Check out the following resources if you are interested in the fascinating history of microfilm.

• The New Jersey State Library has several traditional Minolta Microfilm machines available on the 4th floor.  
• There are interchangeable lens available at the reference desk which can be used to view microfilm with very small print.
• Most of the machines are connected to printers. Prints cost 15 cents per page and can be paid for at the reference desk. 
• The public is welcome to use the newspaper microfilm collection located on the 4th floor of the New Jersey State Library.
• Hours are currently 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. 
• It is best to call first to make sure the microfilm for the newspaper, day and year you want is available.
• Check the Historic Newspaper page for specific holdings by county.

• The New Jersey State Library has one digital ScanPro 3000 digital microfilm machine available for use by the public.  
• The digital microfilm machine has the benefits of being able to produce higher quality prints of images and text than the traditional microfilm machines.
• Scans can be saved to a USB drive or emailed.