For over 100 years genealogists have relied on vital micrographic records to aid them in their research. While many resources are available digitally, millions of images remain only on microfilm. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records on microfilm worldwide. It now provides a way to freely search millions of records, create a family tree, and preserve and share your family story. Today this

DTI is excited to announce our new partnership with ST Imaging, a leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of microfilm scanners and other micrographic collection scanning solutions. ST Imaging is a logical microfilm and microfiche scanner solution replacement for old Canon, Minolta, and other microform manufacturers. “We look forward to partnering with ST Imaging to deliver a new age of micrographic imaging technology to our clients that range from various industries including; libraries, government, education, and healthcare to name a few,” says DTI

By Elizabeth Barrett, Gothenburg Times – After struggling with an obsolete microfilm machine that no longer had parts available, Gothenburg Public Library employees got a new one. “It’s a wonderful addition to the library, especially for history buffs,” said library director Mary Koch. The Gothenburg Library Foundation bought the equipment upon which archived newspapers can be read. Koch said the reader has many exciting features. “You can adjust brightness and contrast better than with the

By Judy Kramer, Benton County Enterprise – Staff at Boonslick Regional Library in Warsaw received training on a new ViewScan II Microfilm Reader last week that is the most technically advanced system on the market today. Its software has amazing capabilities, is easy to use and complies with the American Disabilities Act. Poor quality film can easily be digitally enhanced live on the large 27inch PC monitor before a scan or print can be made.

ST Imaging was proud to present new advancements at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia! The ST ViewScan II is now capable of fulfilling interlibrary loans using the OCLC ILLiad and Odyssey programs. We are also proud to announce that we raised $1500 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! ST Imaging continues to add value to the ST ViewScan II by including new sharing options that include the OCLC ILLiad and Odyssey programs. With the ST ViewScan II

The countdown has begun. You may have heard about it and are making plans. Or maybe you have heard about it but are not sure what to do. Or quite possibly this is all news to you. On April 8, 2014 Microsoft has plans to retire their support services of its most widely-used operating system (OS), Windows XP. While showing a decline of users the OS is still widely used on approximately 30% of all

From Lambton County Archives: History from the Vault By Heather Lavallee, Archivists at Lambton County Archives December 10, 2013 We have recently acquired a new microfilm machine at the Archives called the ST ViewScan. This post will highlight some of the most interesting features of this new technology. Background Canon, the manufacturer of microfilm reader machines, has discontinued their micrographics line. This means that the traditional reader-printer machines are no longer available for purchase, and

Iowa City Public Library patrons hoping to access news articles from years past have a new tool at their disposal. The Library recently acquired a ST ViewScan II microfilm reader. This new scanner not only allows users to read microfilm, but includes features that enhance the process. For instance, microfilm that is scratched can be made to look almost new on the scanner’s screen, thanks to auto adjust tools. “We do have some film that