The small microfilm reader/scanner formerly in Reference is no longer available to patrons; it has been removed from public access.
For anyone who isn't familiar with the microcard format, it's is somewhat like microfiche, but it's an opaque white card, for which the machines in the Ref. area won't work. The old scanner in Ref. did work for reading and downloading. We moved that machine to a non-public area, but if this move causes too many problems, that decision can be reversed. Let Mary know of any difficulties for patrons who need to use the microcards. Below are current procedures.
Any patron needing to view microcards can still use the microcard readers on 3rd floor Main, beside the microcard cabinets.
UNCG patrons needing scanned copies of microcard content can request those copies through Desktop Delivery. Requests will be processed by our 24/5 staff during evening hours.
If these patrons need copies immediately, please have them contact Joe Williams of Access Services or Michael from Reference -- we will set them up with the reader/scanner and show them how to scan what they need. These patrons will need a usb flash drive to store their scanned files.
Non-affiliated patrons needing scanned copies of microcard content should also contact Joe or Michael - we will log them into the reader/scanner and show them how to scan what they need. These patrons will also need a usb flash drive to save their files.
Thanks! Mary
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