Under The Microscope
The Library Newsletter of Gosford Micrographics

November 2007

Library Manager

This is the last issue of ‘Under the Microscope’ for 2007; there is a summary of our product review, the winners of the Challenge, Micrographic Support, Australia’s Most Wanted, Toner direct, and winners of the October Trivia Quiz. So, please read on and enjoy!

Canon PC70 upgrade

Here is an interesting offer to upgrade your existing Canon PC70 to a Kodak 2400DSV-E, fiche carrier with USB-2 interface for less than $9,500.  These can be available on a 3 or 4 year rental agreement.  Why get caught with a system with no spare parts upgrade NOW.  Call us on (02)4389 8066 or through our contact form

Microfilm Reader/Scanners

There has been a lot of commotion in the marketplace about these new video streaming microfiche/microfilm scanners that display directly onto your PC.

They have all got the same problem of brand new software that has never been fully tested.  Lets quickly look at some examples:

What they all are attempting to do is what Canon and Kodak have already created with their different systems.  Also the high-end microfilm scanning systems like Sunrise, Wicks & Wilson and DRS-Online already have the functionality and robustness within their software.

The other catch they do not mention is it is best to have at least a 22” screen with a high-end graphics card with 512Megabytes of memory on-board.

Want a full version of the review on these three products, then contact us today stating what you require and we will e-mail you a copy.

The Challenge

Gosford Micrographics are offering a $50 MOVIE Gift Card to the person, in each State/Territory, with the oldest microfilm/fiche reader-printer.  You must submit contact details to verify of its existence.

We have had several submissions, and the winners are:

The winners will receive their $50 movie gift card very shortly.  Thank you all for participating.

Micrographic Support

An Australian website with micrographic support, operational manuals, parts manuals and user manuals for all microfiche/microfilm readers and reader/printers.  If it is not there send us the details and we will attempt to locate it and post it to the web site.

 Go to http://www.gosmicro.com.au select SUPPORT menu and then select MICROGRAPHIC SUPPORT SERVICE, select MICROGRAPHIC USER MANUALS.  Use our Contact Form to send us the details of what you need.

Newspaper Catalogue

 The catalogue has the CALL number, Title and COST per roll. Simply copy and paste into an e-mail message to order. It is that simple!

http://www.gosmicro.com.au

Click on Newspaper Catalogue

Follow the instructions on the web page

Australia's Most Wanted

Newspaper titles, that is.

Do not forget to check the Missing Issues to assist National Library of Australia preserve our history in news.  The listing NOW includes missing newspapers for QLD.  Updated for August 2007. Click on the following link: http://www.gosmicro.com.au/newspapercatalogue/ NPLAN-missing newspapers2.pdf

Micrographic Toner

Order your micrographic toner and lamps NOW by purchasing online, Do it TODAY Buy Direct (credit cards accepted – Visa & MasterCard).

There is a new Lamp buy direct web site starting during December 2007.

Winners of October 2007 Trivia

What is the significance of “Your Call07”?

Answer: Channel Seven has announced its commitment to one of the most innovative election coverage’s ever seen on Australian television.                                                                     

Your Call '07 will be hosted by Mel Doyle and David Koch and will      feature Seven's Canberra Bureau Chief, Mark Riley, and Seven News      presenter Chris Bath.

There were four winners of a box of Lindt chocolates:  - Fran – Manly, Bruce – Parramatta, Kerry-Ann – Woollahra, John - Willoughby

Trivia Challenge

There is no trivia challenge this month due to this being our last newsletter until January 2008.

Don’t forgetfor all your bookbinding, microfilm/microfiche, microfilm digitisation, microform duplication, microfiche reader, microfilm reader/printer, and microfilm-auditing requirement; 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 one-stop-shop service provider for both micrographics and digitisation.

From all the team at Gosford Micrographics, enjoy the Christmas and have a Happy and enjoyable New Year.  

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