Preparing collections for microfilming

Preparing Collections for Microfilming

All successful microfilm projects are based on careful preparation of the material to be microfilmed. Since preparation is an important and multi-faceted task, Preservation Resources has written a guide to assist those institutions undertaking a preservation microfilming project. Topics can be viewed either as a single continuous presentation or by linking directly to topics of interest.

A Guide to Preparation for Preservation Microfilming

• Collation
• Disbinding
• Reel Programming
• Targeting
  • Standard Targets
  • Project-Specific Targets
  • Custom Targets
    • Serials
    • Monographs
    • Newspapers
    • Archival/Manuscript Collection
  • Condition Targets
• Post-Film Activities
• Additional Preparation Tasks
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