When you think about microfilm or microfiche, you may not think of a modern method of keeping and storing information. But, more companies and industries that you likely consider still have information stored on microfiche to this day. Problematically as this material ages it begins to decay and ruin the images and information within it, which is why so many industries are now considering microfiche scanning as a method to save documentation.
Libraries
One of the most common places to find fully functional microfiche is libraries, from community libraries to university libraries and even reference libraries. Most libraries have some sort of archives section, typically focused on the libraries core demographics or specialization, where historical information is preserved. Unfortunately, up until very recently, the preservation techniques of microfiche in libraries rarely included microfiche scanning as the public funding that keeps these organizations going did not budget for the service. Recently however, the push to digitize documents in libraries has allowed for incredible amounts of microfiche to be scanned. This has brought back years of historical information, pictures and data that could have been lost forever without scanning techniques.
Museums
Similar to libraries, many museums hold thousands of sheets of microfiche that go ignored due to lack of digitization. Museums have recently begun the transition to digitizing their works, from 3d imaging of statues and figurines to high delimitation scans of artwork, to keep younger generations interested by combining historical artifacts and modern technologies. Microfiche scanning is another method that has been used to digitize information, as these documents can then be used in online exhibitions and accessed around the world from just a few clicks of a button.
Government Ministries
Due to the highly confidential level of most government work, every piece of documentation is saved to ensure nothing is ever lost of discarded of. Due to this, there are tens, if not hundreds of years of government paperwork that is kept at many city halls and ministry offices, including dated microfiche. Government offices throughout North America have begun to transition these documents into digital documents, as paper keeps piling up and microfiche continues to decay. Microfiche scanning is an excellent way to ensure that official government information is kept secure, safe, and most importantly retained for future generations of government to come.
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