[Genealib] microfilm reader-scanners?

[Maegen Wilson]

We also have the ST scanner.  People seem to love it or hate it.  I find
that the older patrons that are computer illiterate have a hard time
trying to use it.  We've even provided a step by step manual with
pictures.  It is very useful if you do remote requests, I can send
copies to the patrons without having to pay for postage.

 

Maegen Wilson

Wayne County Public Library

 

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Schultz
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 12:12 PM
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Subject: RE: [Genealib] microfilm reader-scanners?

 

We have a unit from ST Imaging.  It is super cool.  It will not only
scan and print microfilm and microfiche, but also photographs, books,
negatives, and slides.  We only charge if someone prints a copy.
Otherwise they can save to a jump drive or email it to themselves.

 

Janice

 

Janice Schultz

Genealogy Librarian

jschultz at mcpl.lib.mo.us

Midwest Genealogy Center

Mid-Continent Public Library

3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd.

Independence, MO 64055

http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us <http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/> 

Phone (816) 252-7228

Fax (816) 254-7146

Unless explicity attributed, the opinions expressed are personal

 

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From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu on behalf of P.M.
McLaughlin
Sent: Mon 2/9/2009 10:33 AM
To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
Subject: [Genealib] microfilm reader-scanners?

Our old Minolta microfilm reader-printer is getting very old and cranky.
We are considering upgrading to a microfilm reader-scanner-printer,
which would allow our patrons to save their "printouts" to a disk or
portable drive. (assuming we can obtain a grant to cover at least part
of the costs, but that's another question)

How many of you have these?  What brands are they, how reliable are
they, and what did you pay for them.

Just doing a simple search leads me to understand that this equipment
will run us at least $4000 to $5000 (and probably more, if we can get
some of the bells and whistles)

Pam McLaughlin
Fremont Public Library
Mundelein IL  60060


     
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