[Genealib] Re: Looking to the Future

[Pam Cooper]

Yes, I will purchase the microfilm. It is the ONLY way to preserve our local history. In fact, I just received an order of microfilm yesterday. Lately, our machines have never seen such heavy use. It is wonderful! Apparently, we still have a lot of material in our collection that is NOT online. <g>

Pam

Pamela J. Cooper, Supervisor 
Archive Center & Genealogy Department
Indian River County Main Library
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-----Original Message-----
From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu [mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Claire Kluskens
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:35 PM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
Subject: [Genealib] Re: Looking to the Future

I have also found the answers to this question interesting,  
particularly those that mentioned microfilm. Are you still purchasing  
locally-relevant microfilm? Even if the related records are currently  
digitally available?

When the 1940 census is released in 2012 would you/your library want  
to purchase one or more microfilm rolls for geographic areas that  
fall within the scope of your collection?  Or will you rely on online  
digital access from whomever may provide it?

Claire Kluskens
NARA, Washington, DC
"Just curious; this is not an official survey. My opinions, if any,  
may not reflect those of my employer."
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