microfilm management Archives

How “Digital Microfilm” Prevents Data Loss in Long-Term Records Storage

Thursday, March 29, 2018

When you need to prevent data loss for long-term records storage, your options can seem pretty bleak. Paper copies can be boxed up and warehoused indefinitely but, unless you use offsite storage, they are prone to damage from hurricanes, floods and fires. And offsite storage can be expensive when you need to retrieve documents – […]

Microfilm Scanning Trends & Best Practices

Saturday, July 01, 2017

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” said Mark Twain. If it had a voice, microfilm may say the same thing. We’re still finding a lot of microfilm out there. While microfilm in good condition that is easy to scan appears to have been widely scanned, we’re finding some very challenging film. Buyer Beware […]

Deed Book Scanning

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

For over 22 years, we’ve been scanning microfilm and microfiche. There isn’t nearly as much as there used to be, but it’s still out there and we’ve been doing a lot of film scanning lately, including working with Hillsborough County to digitize their microfilmed deed books. What Are Deed Books? Deed books are kept at […]

Timeshare Records & Document Scanning

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Scanning & Converting Timeshare Records Should Be a Top Priority In the mid-1970s, Florida became the first state to embrace the timesharing concept and is now home to approximately 35% of all timeshare properties. As an experienced resort developer and manager, you know how important it is to keep meticulous records for dozens of units, […]