microfilming
Tiny film archiving
Microfilming is the process of photographing documents onto miniaturized film for compact storage and preservation.
Libraries and archives microfilm newspapers, records, and manuscripts to save space and protect originals from handling.
The practice peaked before digital scanning but remains in use: The county has been microfilming land records since the 1960s.
Image capturing device
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- spoolCylinder for winding material
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
enlarger · duplicator · processor · viewer
Systematic organization for retrieval
- catalogingSystematic organization into records
- retrievalAct of getting back
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- archiveStored historical records
library · cross-reference · digitization · scanning · conversion · access · research
Miniaturized document reproduction
State of being unprotected
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- microphotographyPhotography of tiny subjects
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- blippingPulsing briefly, intermittently
focus · contrast · density · magnification · reproduction · duplication
Lacking corrosive compounds
- degradationDecline in condition
- brittlenessProne to snapping
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
stabilization · lifespan · durability · migration · backup · redundancy
camera
Image capturing device
cartridge · enlarger · duplicator · processor · viewer
indexing
Systematic organization for retrieval
- catalogingSystematic organization into records
- retrievalAct of getting back
- storageSpace for keeping goods
archive · library · cross-reference · digitization · scanning · conversion · access · research
microform
Miniaturized document reproduction
exposure
State of being unprotected
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- microphotographyPhotography of tiny subjects
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
blipping · focus · contrast · density · magnification · reproduction · duplication
acid-free
Lacking corrosive compounds
- degradationDecline in condition
- brittlenessProne to snapping
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
conservation · stabilization · lifespan · durability · migration · backup · redundancy
- microfilmmicroform, microforms, microprint, fiche, microphotography
- records managementrecordkeeping, record keeping, document management, data retention, file management
- conservationconservation, wildlife, endangered, habitat, sanctuary
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
- preservationpreserve, preservatives, preservative, canning, freezing
- document servicesprinting, copying, scanning, faxing, shredding
microfilmingdigital scanning
Electronic document capture process
digitization · digital archiving · cloud storage · born-digital · digital photography
microfilmingshredding
Cutting into thin pieces
disposal · discarding · incineration · deleting · purging