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Is your Microform Deteriorating?

Is your Microform Deteriorating?

by DatacomIT | Jul 4, 2023 | Microform Scanning, Digitisation, Scanning

Microforms, such as microfilm, microfiche and aperture cards will deteriorate over time due to factors like aging, moisture, and handling. Ageing: Microforms are typically made of cellulose acetate, which are susceptible to ageing. Overtime, the base material can...
Is the recommended life of your Council Microform expiring?

Is the recommended life of your Council Microform expiring?

by DatacomIT | May 23, 2023 | Microform Scanning

From early 1970s through to the late 90s councils preserved building and development application records by transferring them to microfilm and microfiche for archival purposes. The microform material has a recommended archival life as low as 30 to 40 years where...

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