A simplified outline of our microfiche scanning process generally consists of the following steps.
First we will retrieve your microfiche at your location with our document transportation team, who will securely transport your microform archive to our processing facility. Each container will be tagged and tracked at every step of the process for full accountability and a record of the chain of custody.
Next, a scanning specialist will assess your project and create a workflow that meets your specific needs. This includes reviewing a sample of your fiche, measuring the density and determining the quantity of images per sheet.
Then, we will calibrate our equipment to a sample of your fiche to optimize the quality of the final output.
After calibration, we scan your microfiche in batches, converting each image into a digital file.
Once your fiche has been digitized, we will conduct quality assurance checks and review the framing and quality of each image, making corrections or adjustments as needed.
Then, if requested, we will conduct OCR processing to extract text and convert it into text searchable metadata.
Once the quality of the images has been reviewed, each image will be tagged with key identifiers, making it easy to locate any file by name, ID, or any other data you choose.
Last, we can load your digital images onto an encrypted USB drive or upload them to a secure FTP repository.