1. the technology and process of creating, storing, and retrieving information using microforms such as microfilm and microfiche
Usage: technical; often used in library and information science

Examples

• The library’s micrographics department preserves historical newspapers on microfilm.
• Micrographics technology allows vast amounts of data to be stored in minimal space.
• The company invested in micrographics equipment to digitize their old records.
• Government agencies often use micrographics for long-term document storage.
• The micrographics system reduced storage costs by 90 percent.
• Training in micrographics is essential for archival science students.