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Microfiche Scanning
Whilst microfiche offers a fairly compact form of storage they can require expensive readers and printers, which can only be used by one person and are prone to breaking down. Unless you also have backup copies stored in a fire safe or off site, they may also be just as prone to disaster as the original documents. At TownsWeb Archiving we can scan your microfiche sheets and archive them with all your other documents, so any user can access them instantly from their desktop.
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Hear what our clients have to say about our digitisation services
I can safely say that with TownsWeb I happily recommended them to other companies for similar scanning and digitisation [projects] because I know they can be trusted. They can be relied upon to get the job done… they get it right, first time, every time.
Project Manager
Thanks to the digitisation carried out by TownsWeb, we have been able to extend the reach of our collections, for example by using the high quality images on our website. This makes the material available for those that cannot physically get to our museum due to its rural location, but also globally for research and educational purposes.
Museum Curator & Project Leader
TownsWeb offered us a complete end-to-end service, from scanning and transcription, to web design and content management software. Their work was completed quickly and to a high standard, and we are extremely pleased with the results.
Museum Curator
Digitisation Frequently Asked Questions
- To increase accessibility and flexibility of use
- Speed up access
- Compliance with legal requirements for requests for information and reducing the risk of fines as a result of delays
- Safeguarding of valuable records
16mm Jacket microfiche contain strips of 16mm roll microfilm held within sleeves and stored within clear Mylar jackets. These jackets typically have a title strip across the top that indicates the contents. We can capture this important information also and use it within the file name, if desired, for ease of reference.
35mm Jacket Microfiche35mm Jacket microfiche contain strips of 35mm roll microfilm stored within clear Mylar jackets. These jackets typically have a title strip across the top that indicates the contents. We can capture this important information also and use it within the file name, if desired, for ease of reference.
COM MicroficheCOM microfiche (Computer Output Microfilm) consists of sheets of 105 mm x 148 mm film containing individual frames of reports. Each sheet can hold up to 300 frames and were often used as a means of copying and reducing much larger scale, paper documents. Each sheet has a title strip across the top that indicates the contents, and we can capture this important information also, using it within the file name, if desired, for ease of reference.
Formats include:
- Combo 16/35mm Jacket Microfiche
- Step & Repeat Microfiche
- 105mm Microfiche
- Vesicular Microfiche
Calculate the cost of your digitisation project
Enter your digitisation requirements and tick the box to confirm whether you would like us to get in touch to discuss your requirements further. If you’re not quite ready to use our online quote calculator, feel free to call on 01536 713834 or email us [email protected]
Quote assumptions and specifications
- Size: Up to 30cm cubed
- Folder Naming: One folder per item
- File Naming: Sequential (example: “001.tif”, “002.tif” etc.)
- Resolution: 4 captures per object (front, back, left and right side)
- File Formats: TIFF or JPEG and GIF or MP4
- Pre/Post Processing: Image adjustments, rotation, flipping, cropping excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 30cm cubed
- Folder Naming: One folder per item
- File Naming: Sequential (example: “001.tif”, “002.tif” etc.)
- Resolution: 36 captures per object
- File Formats: TIFF or JPEG and GIF or MP4
- Pre/Post Processing: Image adjustments, rotation, flipping, cropping excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: 35mm Frame
- Folder Naming: Excluded
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.tif”)
- Resolution: 300 PPI
- File Formats: TIFF
- Pre/Post Processing: Image adjustments, rotation, flipping, cropping excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 90 minutes
- Folder Naming: Included
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.mp4”)
- File Formats: Single file format (MP4/MOV)
- Pre/Post Processing: Video adjustments, clipping, enhancements excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 180 minutes
- Folder Naming: Included
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.mp4”)
- File Formats: Single file format (MP4/MOV)
- Pre/Post Processing: Video adjustments, clipping, enhancements excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 90 minutes
- Folder Naming: Included
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.mp3”)
- File Formats: Single file format (MP3)
- Pre/Post Processing: Video adjustments, clipping, enhancements excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 800 MB Transfer
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 60 minutes
- Folder Naming: Included
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.mp4”)
- File Formats: Single file format (MP4/MOV)
- Pre/Post Processing: Video adjustments, clipping, enhancements excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: 16mm / 36mm / COMBI Frame
- Folder Naming: One folder per item
- File Naming: Sequential (example: “001.tif”, “002.tif” etc.)
- Resolution: 300 PPI
- File Formats: TIFF
- Pre/Post Processing: Image adjustments, rotation, flipping, cropping excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: 16mm / 36mm Frame
- Folder Naming: One folder per item
- File Naming: Sequential (example: “001.tif”, “002.tif” etc.)
- Resolution: 300 PPI
- File Formats: TIFF
- Pre/Post Processing: Image adjustments, rotation, flipping, cropping excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 180 minutes
- Folder Naming: Included
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.mp4”)
- File Formats: Single file format (MP4/MOV)
- Pre/Post Processing: Video adjustments, clipping, enhancements excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
- Size: Up to 180 minutes
- Folder Naming: Included
- File Naming: Unique (example: “Accession-Number.mp4”)
- File Formats: Single file format (MP4/MOV)
- Pre/Post Processing: Video adjustments, clipping, enhancements excluded
- Quality Checking: Fees included
