[OPLINLIST] Microfilm prints vs digitizing

[Bob Neeper]

We bought a Minolta SL1000 reader.
http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/wps/portal/web/home/products/office-systems/scanners/sl1000-microfiche
Don't have it's cost right now.

It requires a high end PC which we bought locally (about $1,350) following their 
provided specs.
The reader s/w can use touch screen but we opted for a regular one.
Volunteers also use the PC for transcribing various documents such as wills and 
for other purposes.

We connected our old state provided Dell printer but could have used a network 
printer.

The old machine is still used for viewing only, as it is faster to scan pages.

Future plans are to digitize the rolls ourselves and put on our memory website.

I can provide our local distributor's name & number if you want.
He did a onsite demo for us and training later.

You are welcome to visit us and try.    (Visits come with a library and 
Evergreen ILS tour)

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R. W. (Bob) Neeper
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On 10/25/2012 11:14 AM, Janelle Thomas wrote:
> I am interested in learning more about the cost difference between digitizing our microfilm collection vs. purchasing a microfilm machine with printing capabilities. We currently have a microfilm machine (and loads of film), but it cannot print. Does anyone have any thoughts? I must also add we are a VERY small library with limited means...
>
> Thanks so much!!
> - Janelle
>
> Janelle Thomas, MLIS
> Director, Swanton Public Library
> 305 Chestnut St., Swanton OH 43558
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