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Re: Microfiche scanning



> Preservation Resources has scanned over a 1,000,000 images from
> microfiche, including the Early Canadiana Online Project and such variable
> material as declassified government documents.
> Scanning from microfiche is no different than scanning any microfilm of
> retrospective material--there are challenges presented by the film and
> those inherent in the material (such as bleedthrough, faded text, the
> combination type written material and pencil markings etc.) Microfiche
> scanning usually does require more labor time at the scanner as compared
> to roll film scanning, since each fiche must be must be placed in the
> scanner and pages detected. Quality is dependent on how experienced a
> service provider is with image capture of variable material, 100% visual
> quality inspection of image files, and the ability to understand the
> material for filenaming and metadata collection.
> The Preservation Resources web site (<http://www.oclc.org/presres/)>
> provides information on scanning of archive materials, including
> descriptions of previous projects.
> Lynn Wagner
> Manager, New Products and Marketing
> Preservation Resources
> 9 South Commerce Way
> Bethlehem, PA 18017
> wagnerl@oclc.org
> <<http://www.oclc.org/presres/>>
> 1-610-758-8700
> Fax 758-9700
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: microfiche scanning
> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 13:44:32 -0500
> From: Chuck Thomas <thoma134@TC.UMN.EDU>
> Reply-To: Archives & Archivists <ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU>
> To: ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU
>
> Hi All,
>
> Has anyone had experience scanning microfiche? I was told a year ago that
> such a project presented many technical challenges. If anyone knows of
> good
> products or services, or has tales from the front lines of fiche scanning,
> I'd be interested in your input.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chuck Thomas
>

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