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Microfilm Storage
Microfilm libraries love our
vaults.
Microfilm
endures well beyond paper, hard drives, optical disks and magnetic
media – if
stored correctly. Fluctuating temperature and humidity, airborne
pollutants, and improper handling can be devastating to polyester,
silver, diazo and acetate-based film. Pre-existing deterioration
is accelerated in such conditions.
Underground
Vaults & Storage facilities are uniquely suited
for preservation and safekeeping of your microfilm, microfiche, and aperture
cards.
Our three underground storage facilities
maintain a constant 40% – 50% average relative humidity, 68°F/20°C
average temperature, regardless of weather or season. Microfilm
vaults are dehumidified and temperature-controlled to your
specific needs. Buried deep underground and miles away from
disaster-prone areas, your microfilm is kept protected from
both natural and manmade disasters.
We also offer two unique preservation vaults: One limited
to brown toned microfilm, the other limited to silver based
film.
Our staff is bonded and trained to
carefully handle, file, inspect and digitize
microfilm.
We also maintain close relationships with Kodak Certified
Microfilm Preservation Labs – allowing us to serve
as your single source for microfilm storage, preservation,
duplication and restoration.
Read on to learn more about our microfilm
services .
For useful micrographics information in our resource section,
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ADVANTAGES – Underground
Microfilm Storage
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Extends the life
of your information |
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Maximum possible
protection from disaster |
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Secures sensitive information from prying
eyes |
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Boosts your compliance efforts |
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Flexible to meet your unique storage
needs |
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Microfilm specialists at your fingertips |
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Single source for extended services |
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OFFERINGS – Underground
Microfilm Storage
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Underground
Storage – Maximum
Protection
Our premiere Kansas underground facility,
located in a salt mine in Hutchinson, represents the highest
degree of protection possible. 650 feet below the earth,
encased in a solid salt cocoon, more than 3 million square
feet of storage space houses microfilm and other media. Our
Kansas City, Missouri and Louisville, Kentucky facilities
are tucked away in limestone formations, offering the same
constant temperature and average relative humidity enjoyed
by items in our salt
mine facility. |
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Vault
Options – Customization and Added
Privacy
Natural temperature and humidity is
ideal for most media,
yet we can provide additional climate controls and air filtration
to meet your needs. Semi-private vaults are
also available for smaller volumes of media. Optional security
measure choices include wall material, vault door style,
monitoring equipment and restricted staff access. We also
offer segregated storage by microfilm material type. |
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Inspection
Services
You can rely on our trained staff to inspect
items while in storage for redox,
vinegar
syndrome, or other damage. If signs of
redox are found, we can request Brown
Toning services from a Kodak Certified Microfilm Preservation Lab on your
behalf. If signs of vinegar syndrome are found, we can
coordinate duplication or imaging. Rolls of microfilm can
be duplicated to silver or diazo, thereby
allowing us to keep the original roll in storage and send
a working copy
to you. |
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Scanning and Digital Transmission
Services
Microfilm, microfiche and aperture
card scanning services are offered for retrieval requests
and digital archiving programs. Images are uploaded to a
secure, encrypted and password-protected web site for your
convenient download. |
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Document Management & Tracking
Secure document management services
include barcoding, tracking, retrieval, interfiling, cataloguing
and organization of your microfilmed records. |
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