Our Microfilm articles are designed to provide you with useful information for microfilm scanning and digitization projects.
Are you wondering if it's time to digitize your microfilm? There are six signs indicating you should scan your film, including deterioration, not having a backup recovery dataset, and illegible images.
Should you have your records digitized on-site (at your office) or sent off-site (to a scanning company's facility)? Before jumping into a decision, consider the various factors including transportation, cost, speed of the project, and available resources.
Do you have microfiche records you want to scan and are curious about how it's done? Our 11-step microfiche scanning process will show you how we convert your physical microfiche collection to digital files, covering tracking, preparation, scanning, digital delivery, and more.
Deciding to scan your microfilm is a big step forward, but how long does a microfilm scanning project take? Learn the timeline factors that affect a project, including quantity and type of microfilm, indexing requirements, and project complexity. We also detail three projects as examples.
Digitization can be a game-changer for your organization and create incredible data effectiveness and employee productivity. But it's not a magic bullet. Read about the 5 myths and 6 benefits of digitization to guarantee the success of your digital conversion project.
Do you have questions about microfiche scanning? Here are our 6 most frequently asked questions that we answer for you, including "which type of microfiche do I have?" and "what does the microfiche scanning process look like?"
Successfully completing a digital conversion project requires upfront effort, hard work, and a good dose of smarts. Our 3-phase Milestone 1 Proof of Concept process ensures that your project is built correctly, tested to ensure workability, and refined to get you the result you need.
Aperture cards are a lesser-known type of microform, but just as important when it comes to data and information storage. Learn about what makes an aperture card, its various types, and methods to scan, index, and access digital aperture card records.
Are you concerned about running into problems during your microfilm scanning project? Here are 7 common problems we see, and our solutions to help make you comfortable. Problems include costs, organization, and handing over your records to a scanning company.
Do you have questions about microfilm scanning? Here are our top 5 frequently asked questions that we answer for you, including "which type of microfilm do I have?" and "what are my digital conversion options?"
