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How Can My Microfiche Be Organized?

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After scanning, there are several ways to index your microfiche images. Some systems use sequential numbering or other basic numeric references, which can be captured along with each image. Many jackets include labels that can be extracted via OCR, while CAR jackets (Computer Aided Retrieval) use a unique grid-based reference number to identify positions within the jacket. This information can be added as metadata, allowing for quick, text-based search and retrieval of your files.

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What to Look For in a HIPAA-Compliant Scanning Provider

When you’re in the process of switching from paper to electronic medical records, you’ll need to scan records that contain sensitive health information. Healthcare providers and the vendors they work with share responsibility for protecting that information, but you still need to take the lead in making sure that your patient’s records are handled in

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Managing Records When Your Business Runs Seasonally

Running a seasonal business comes with its own set of challenges, and keeping track of records is one of them. When the spaces you use are only leased for part of the year, there isn’t always a convenient or secure place to keep important paperwork. Add in the challenges that come with hiring temporary staff,

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School Districts Are Digitizing Student And Administrative Records. Here’s Why.

Schools generate an incredible amount of paperwork, and keeping it secure and organized is a full time responsibility. Student records, registration forms, HR documents, transportation files, and other paperwork can accumulate quickly, and in most cases, those records end up being stored in several different places or managed by separate teams. For busy staff dealing

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