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soliciting input/advice (microfiliming project)



Hi all--
we've received a donation of a 16mm microfilm camera as part of a "project" we are contemplating (actually, it's gotten further along than that, but I don't want to reveal any more of my stupidity than I already have--and that has been plenty!!!). We (at least I have now convinced my library director) are aware we should be filming in 35mm (papers from a municipal archive in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico--many documents date to the mid-18th century). The 16mm camera was donated by a person who has done a fair amount of microfilming, but is really in the "land" business (title searches, etc). He's also the person who initially approached my library director and a couple of faculty members with this project idea and is potentially a $$$ donor to the project (although at present, he has not donated anything but the camera and enthusiasm). I'll spare further details, but am seeking input/opinions . . .
1) do we scrap the project entirely?
2) do we rewrite the proposal (which is in dire need of revision anyway) to include purchasing a 35mm microfilming camera?

I'm happy to provide gory details, but only in exchange for patience with my situation (I'm afraid it puts me--deservedly so--in a poor professional light).
Thanks,
Renée
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Renée LaPerrière de Gutiérrez
Reference/Special Collections Librarian
rlaperriere@tamiu.edu
http://www.tamiu.edu/~rlaperriere/

Texas A&M International University
Killam Library #308
5201 University Blvd.
Laredo, TX  78041-1900
Phone:(956)326-2404
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