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Non-Print Material Information is also produced in a number of formats other than print. In this section we will briefly identify other formats in which information is produced. Audio-Visual Much of the information produced in society comes in both audio and visual formats. Audio information includes music on CD's as well as books on tape. Video information comes to us in the form of VCR tapes of movies, documentaries, and television shows. Information in audio and video formats can be purchased in record stores, video shops as well as at bookstores. Libraries also purchase audio and video materials and make them available to their patrons. You can usually locate audio and video materials in your library by using the library's online catalog Microform Information is usually placed in microform format for archival purposes. Microform is one of the most stable mediums used to store information for long periods of time. Microform is divided into two major categories: Microfilm: which is a roll of transparent film that you read on a special microfilm reader. Many newspapers are archived on microfilm. Microfiche: which usually consist of 5"x 7" pieces of transparent film. Many books and documents are archived on microfiche. Electronic With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, electronic forms of information storage have become more popular. In addition to the Internet, many libraries have access to the electronic versions of magazines. Although electronic information storage can make for quick access, it does have limitations.