[Genealib] Microfilming Services?

[Sandy Day]

Hi
As an aside to what was stated with Heritage Microfilm, we occasionally had similar problems however I helped them come up with a solution. Many times our local newspaper staff would somehow lose issues before they were microfilmed. The staff at HM found out that we had paper copies here and occasionally we would send our copies to them for filming. This helped until the dept heads found out that their staff was not doing their job. They instructed HM to contact the newspaper directly for any missing issues. Since that time we have not had any missing issue problems. Just wanted to mention this as a workaround solution. If the appropriate newspapers do not get to HM then they have no option but to film without them. And no I do not work for HM nor do I have any friends or relatives that do. Just wanted to add some clarity to this issue.
Sandy Day
Genealogy Librarian
Schiappa Library
Steubenville, OH
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mara Munroe 
  To: Librarians Serving Genealogists 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:00 PM
  Subject: RE: [Genealib] Microfilming Services?


  We bought newspapers on microfilm from Heritage Microfilm several years ago and found many problems with missing sections.  I hope their quality control has improved. 

   

  Mara B. Munroe
  Local and Family History Librarian
  Oshkosh Public Library
  Oshkosh WI 54901-4985

  "History is where the evidence leads us; heritage is what we choose to remember and celebrate."  Edward T. Linenthal


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  From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu [mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Sandy Day
  Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:25 AM
  To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
  Subject: Re: [Genealib] Microfilming Services?

   

  Debra

  Heritage Microfilm Inc in Cedar Rapids IA microfilms our local newspaper. You could contact them at:

  1-888-870-0484

  Ask for Linda Hamilton

   

  Sandy Day

  Genealogy Librarian

  Schiappa Library

  Steubenville, OH

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Debra Capponi 

    To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu 

    Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 12:39 PM

    Subject: [Genealib] Microfilming Services?

     

    Does anyone have experience or opinions to share about professional microfilming services? I know nothing about the process, as I have only purchased sale-ready reels. (I remember reading on this list that filming is not as prevalent as it once was, but I assume/hope commercial services are still available.) Here, some county records have not been microfilmed yet that many people think should be, and a group has expressed interest in donating funds to preserve local historical documents. In fact, more than one group has expressed interest in such a project, and I am hoping to gather information to see what is feasible for us. We are located about an hour north of Atlanta, in case that influences any responses.

     

    I appreciate any suggestions. You may respond to me off list at dcapponi at chestateelibrary.org. Thank you.

     

    Debra

     

    Debra Capponi

    Lumpkin County Library

    342 Courthouse Hill

    Dahlonega, GA 30533

    (706) 864-3668, ext. 230

    dcapponi at chestateelibrary.org

     


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