May 26, 2019 | Acetate, Andy Fenton, Collection Management, Microfilm, Planning, Resources, Vinegar Syndrome
Does your photographic film or microfilm storage area have the faint smell of vinegar? Is it acrid enough to make your eyes water, or affect your breathing? Are you and your staff afraid to enter the room because they instinctively know something is not right? If the...
Aug 16, 2017 | Case Studies, Microfilm, News
Recent publicity about the discovery of Katherine Mansfield’s previously unknown first work “His Little Friend” in the 13 October 1900 issue of New Zealand Graphic and Ladies Journal caused excitement at NZMS. Managing Director Andy Fenton recalled microfilming the...
Apr 15, 2016 | Microfilm, Resources
Preservation Microfilming Techniques associated with the production, handling and use of microforms Creating Microfilm to current ISO Standards that ensures LE ( Life Expectancy) of 500 years Microform Types Roll film/reel (16/35mm) Microfiche (105mm) Aperture...
Nov 10, 2015 | Andy Fenton, Microfilm, Resources
A Collection Management Approach to Preserving the National Newspaper Collection by Andy Fenton Ask a customer-facing librarian working in a public library around the country about one of their most accessed local history resources and they will tell you...
Jan 1, 2015 | Microfilm, Resources
Stone’s Directories originated in the late 17th century in France and England. The main purpose was the commercial listings of suppliers of goods and services, to bring buyers and sellers together. New Zealand Directories began in the 1840’s with a page or two in...
Jan 1, 2015 | Microfilm, Resources
Microfilm copies of many New Zealand newspaper titles and publications we have filmed are available for purchase. Please contact us for more information or if you would like to make a purchase. Current titles we have for sale include: National Publications New Zealand...
