Microfilm Positive Copy

Patrons should fill out the requests as they normally would, but add the word “microfilm” in the volume/box/folder/item field. They will also select microfilm as the desired format. Since we do not have instructions for this online, it’s possible that it will not be formatted correctly. The request can be updated when it is in the queue.

1.  Enter the Houghton microfilm number and the HD microfilm number in the staff notes.

   1. The Houghton microfilm number can be found on the outside of the folder, usually under the label or if it is a volume, on a small label affixed to the lower right corner of the inside front cover. 

   2. To find the HD microfilm number take the Houghton microfilm number and find it on microfilm cards located in the Photo-duplication Hold area. When you find the Houghton Number, write down the H number, located on the top right of the card and then add the “.#” after the H number. It should look like H####.#

      2. Route the order to PRES and send Imaging an email to notify them of the request.

      3. If the patron requested the original, clone the request and follow the instructions above.

      4. If there is an original. reshelve it.