Our Microfilm articles are designed to provide you with useful information for microfilm scanning and digitization projects.
Scanning microfilm from hard copy to digital is just the first step: you have to index the images to make them useful. Learn about the different index options and what works.
Microfilm records can be accessed either physically, by using a reader/scanner, or digitally once they’ve been converted to an electronic format. Learn about the benefits and costs of each and make a wise decision.
Microfilm has both its advantages and disadvantages. We’ll cover those here and give you an idea of how you can enhance your microfilm records through digitization.
Learn about the various types of microfiche including the common 16mm and 35mm jacket fiche, the image-heavy COM fiche, and more.
Got a CAR system that’s critical to finding records on microfilm? Combining your existing CAR system with Digital ReeL is not only possible but can greatly improve your retrieval workflow.
Don’t let your microfilm records & data be one of the things you can't replace when the unexpected happens. Learn how you can protect your records with a backup disaster recovery plan.
Microfilm comes in various types, formats, and lengths - knowing what you have is essential to crafting a successful digitization project.
Need rapid and effective access to your microfilm records? Learn how to scan your microfilm and create a productive indexing plan.
Do you have a small collection of microfiche records that you want to scan? Our 6-step microfiche scanning process is tailored to give you quality results, fast.
Scanning your microfiche? Understand "source" vs. "duplicate" fiche sets, how to tell the difference, and how it can affect your project.
