[Genealib] microfilm scanners

[Susan Scouras]

We do not have a microfilm scanner, but we do allow downloads to floppy
disk from our computers.  Due to the concerns of the state government,
we have layers of security and patrons are not allowed to use their own
disks in the library's computers.  We sell "clean" formatted disks for
$1.00 that patrons can use to download.  None of our computers currently
have a CD burner, only players, but we would provide the CDs in that
case also.

Susan Scouras
Librarian
WV Archives and History Library
The Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV  25305-0300
(304) 558-0230, Ext. 742
 


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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Lyles, John
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 10:50 AM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
Subject: RE: [Genealib] microfilm scanners
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We do not charge to scan. We see this as the same as saving to a disk.
We do not charge patrons using the computer to save to storage device.
Why would you not do the same for a patron using microfilm? 
>From our experience, you will have the opportunity to recover costs by 
>selling cds/dvds or by offering full service scanning.

John

John Lyles
Archivist
Columbus Public Library
3000 Macon Road
Columbus, GA 31906
706-243-2681
jlyles at cvrls.net 


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu]On Behalf Of Janice
Schultz
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 9:45 AM
To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
Subject: [Genealib] microfilm scanners


We have three microfilm scanners which we have set up with a coin op 
to print to a laser printer.  We are considering retrofitting one of 
those scanners to scan to a computer.  It is a Minolta MS6000.  Do 
any of you have microfilm scanners which are hooked up to a computer 
for patron use? (self service)  How do you recover your cost?  Do you 
ask patrons to pay to make a scan?



 

  Janice Schultz, Genealogy Librarian
  Mid-Continent Public Library
  ge_librarian at mcpl.lib.mo.us  -=-  http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/ge
  Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal.



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