Preservation review
Three ranges of films will be unavailable from October 13-20, as we test them for material composition and signs of degradation. These ranges are:
3203.605.90.1-3203.605.90.18
3199.371.39.3-3199.371.39.249
3848.5.1-3848.5.11
Handling microformats
Please use nitrile (not cotton) gloves to handle all microformats. Try to handle only the edges.
The ST View/Scan II microform reader/scanner
Picture quality
For better picture quality on the ST ViewScan II microform reader/scanner, select 1200 dpi (click on Capture, Output, Resolution).
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To reduce cropping of page into tiny box: under the Cropping tab, click on Magnify.
Usage statistics
To obtain usage statistics such as a scan count, follow these steps.
- Open software.
- Click File.
- Click About.
Printing scans
Occasionally patrons wish to print from the ST ViewScan II. This is tricky as it isn't networked to a printer. Here is a workaround:
- Insert a USB drive into the computer (there are spare drives in Christina's drawers).
- In the File tab, select the images to print, select Adobe PDF (Default) in the drop-down menu, and click Print.
- Save the file with an intuitive name. I recommend the call number of the film as patrons sometimes make scans from several films and have difficulty remembering which film contained which frames.
- Eject the drive.
- Insert the drive into the printer's USB port.
- Using the down arrow key, navigate to the file and click the OK button.
The microcard reader
Occasionally, a patron wishes to view a microcard. These may be scanned with a smartphone camera, however we do have a microcard reader. It resides in the beige locker opposite the last bank of microfilm cabinets.
Other microform reader/scanners on campus
There are no ST ViewScan III or IV models on campus as of August 15, 2023. The Fine Arts Library has a colour ST ViewScan II. Houghton Library has a Scan Pro 3500.
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