Under The Microscope|June 2006

Under The Microscope
The Library Newsletter of Gosford Micrographics

June 2006

Library Manager
This month in ‘Under the Microscope’ we have some great thought provokers, winners of the May Trivia Quiz and another intriguing Trivia Quiz. So, please read on and enjoy!

Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner
Kodak has anti-glare screen as standard.

The Kodak 2400DSV-E and 3000DSV-E are the latest technology in the microfilm reader/scanner/printer market. The new systems were released just 6 months ago.

Act now to get the latest technology for your Library – Contact us on 02 4389 8066 or via our web site contact us

Historical Registers & Minutes
There are two schools of thought about the methodology utilised to capture these historic documents that are bound:
1) Book scanner with cradle
2) Film-Based Imaging

The two methods have their advantages and disadvantages. One must consider why you are capturing these historical documents and it is usually for 2 very good reasons:

Preservation - the old documents are deteriorating and the information is fading as the paper discolours.
Easier Access - more people require access to these old documents for research on family history, heritage and original boundaries.

The question is what methodology provides both preservation and ease of access?

Newspaper Catalogue

The Newspaper Catalogue include CAL numbers and prices to make it easier to order just click on the following link: http://www.gosmicro.com.au/newspaperCatalogue/catalogue.pdf
Click on search and type in the title. The results will be a current list of all films available for that title and their associated costs.

Gosford Micrographics sell & distribute the NSW Parliamentary debates on 16mm microfilm from 1869 to 1979 as part of our ongoing relationship with NSW Parliamentary Archives.

Micrographic Toner
Don't forget your micrographic toner and lamps can NOW be purchased online, click on Buy Direct now (credit cards accepted).

Winners of May 2006 Trivia
In the book "Secrets of Super Achievers" what is the first thing you have to learn to do be a super achiever and what is the quote from Vince Havner?

Answer: The first thing you have to learn is discipline and the quote from Vince Havner is "The Alternative to discipline is disaster"

There was only one winner of a box of Lindt chocolates: Mandy - Cootamundra, NSW

A Micro Bit of Trivia
Did You Know?

We have all read this book or watched the movie of "Wuthering heights".
When was the book first published and did the book promote the author to great success? What were the author's pseudonyms?
(Hint: This book is worthy of a read to acquaint yourself to Catherine and Heathcliff)

The first five (5) correct answers will each receive a scrumptious box of delicious chocolates. Send your answers to gosinfo1@gosmicro.com.au

Don’t forget – for all your microfilm, microfilm digitisation, microfilm auditing and document scanning needs, that Gosford Micrographics is the industry leading professionals. For further information, have a look at our website:

www.gosmicro.com.au

We are also the only service provider that provides the complete microfilm service from capture to processing to full testing to duplication.

From all the team at Gosford Micrographics, enjoy the cosy warmth of hot fires during the Winter …………………………………………See you next month!