Our Microfilm articles are designed to provide you with useful information for microfilm scanning and digitization projects.
Pulling one record off microfiche can eat 20 to 30 minutes and a walk to the cabinet. Here's why digitizing your fiche beats buying another reader-printer — and what it actually costs to make the switch.
The riskiest trip your microfilm will ever take is the short one to the scanning vendor. Here's how to handle, pack, label, and ship your reels so they arrive ready to scan — not crushed, scratched, or scrambled.
Should you index every student or keep digitized microfilm at the roll level? A registrar's guide to the cost and indexing tradeoffs.
How do you know if an aperture card digitization project actually worked? This guide breaks down the key signs—from searchability to image quality—that determine real success.
Found a drawer or box of aperture cards and not sure what to do next? This beginner’s guide explains what aperture cards are, why they matter, and how to digitize them safely so critical drawings and plans don’t stay locked in a cabinet.
Still relying on aging microfiche readers? This article explains why replacing the workflow—not just the hardware—unlocks faster access through searchable digital records and keyword-based retrieval.
If your fiscal year ends June 30th, the best time to plan a microfilm scanning project isn’t in the spring—it’s right now. Early planning gives you space to scope the work, secure funding, make adjustments, and avoid the Q2 scramble when everyone is competing for time and budget. This guide explains why starting early sets you up for smoother execution, stronger proposals, and better outcomes overall.
Scanning rarely fails on hardware—it fails on planning. Here are four common mistakes and a simple, low-risk way to avoid them.
We’ve all heard it: “Microfilm lasts 500 years.” But has anyone actually proven it—and will your collection make it that far in the real world? This blog separates lab promise from day-to-day reality and lays out a practical path to protect access to your records now.
Opened a box and found microfilm? This beginner’s guide explains what it is, how to estimate your volume and costs, the scanning steps, and the best ways to access your files—so you can turn those reels into secure, searchable digital records.
