1. a device used to read microfilm or microfiche by magnifying the images

Examples

• The library’s microreader allowed students to view old newspaper articles stored on microfilm.
• She adjusted the focus on the microreader to get a clearer image of the document.
• The historical research required hours at the microreader examining archived records.
• The microreader’s screen displayed the magnified text from the microfiche card.
• Before digital archives, researchers relied on microreaders to access stored documents.
• The librarian showed him how to operate the microreader properly.