[Publib] Microfilm Reader/Printers

[James Casey]

Be sure to purchase a digital reader printer --- one that sends the
image to a computer printer --- rather than one of the old style of
electro mechanical reader printers with rolled paper and photographic
process.  At least the digital microform units will last for a number of
years and not become junk as soon as they are out of the box.  

Microform usage here has diminished greatly over the years and it is
obvious that the patrons prefer digital and print options to straining
their eyes on microform reader devices.  As soon as it becomes cost
effective to convert back runs of old news paper in microform to digital
form and proceed with key word indexing, the old and very expensive
microform collections will begin to disappear. 

James B. Casey  --- My own views.
Director of Oak Lawn Public Library (South Suburban Chicago)
ALA Council Member.



-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Rodney Rich
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 3:29 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Microfilm Reader/Printers

I was given the job of purchasing a Microfilm reader/printer for our 
library.  Our old is beyond repair and just would not be worth it.  You
are 
probably wondering "do patrons still use microfilm", yes they do.
I was hoping someone could guide me to some websites and pricing 
information. Maybe recommend
a model.  I have a pretty good budget allowance, so money is not the
issue.  
Quality and performance is what I'm looking for.

Thanks

Rodney Rich
Assistant Director
Weslaco Public Library
(956) 973-3138
FAX- (956) 969-4069
rodrich5 at msn.com
rrich at weslaco.lib.tx.us


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