Training in Preservation Microfilming

 

The National Library of Australia, in collaboration with the State Library of South Australia and under the auspices of IFLA PAC, has produced a set of preservation microfilming training material consisting of 10 modules, 6 wall charts, a logbook, a learning guide, a glossary/index and a small kit of practical training aids. It is available from late July 2003. The training material, Training in Preservation Microfilming, written by Heather Brown, Preservation Manager at the State Library of South Australia, is the result of a IFLA PAC survey on microfilming training needs in the South East Asia and Pacific region conducted in 2001.

The training resources have been written to conform to the accredited Australian preservation microfilming curriculum, and when delivered by an accredited agency, may be used for formal qualifications or to recognize current competencies. The resources could also be used as a guide to microfilming basics for those not wishing to undertake formal training.

The resource allows for flexible learning and is adaptable to a wide range of delivery methods. The materials include simple step-by-step instructions and charts as well as more detailed sections that explain the principles which enable users to make informed decisions in contexts which may differ from the ideal. Also provided are some basic tools for information sharing - useful contacts and a list of libraries and organizations in the Asia/Pacific region.

The training materials were primarily developed for use in the Asia Pacific region and are in English.

The material is also available on several formats.

CD-ROM

Copies of the training materials will also be available on CD. Please email the PADI administrator padi@nla.gov.au with your details.

PDF

Two PDF versions of the training material are available for viewing/downloading below. Low resolution versions are provided for slow internet connections/screen viewing and a high resolution version is provided for fast internet connections/high resolution printing.

A ZIPPed version of the full training package is also available for downloading in both formats. Please note that these files are large and may take some time to download depending on your internet connection speed.

MODULES

  Title Screen resolution Print resolution
Module 1 Preservation microfilming basics PDF - 267KB PDF - 2.1MB
Module 2 Preservation of materials PDF - 1.1MB PDF - 1.2MB
Module 3 Preparation for microfilming PDF - 563KB PDF - 5.9MB
Module 4 Maintaining microfilming equipment PDF - 154KB PDF - 1.3MB
Module 5 Operating microfilming equipment: cameras PDF - 297KB PDF - 3.8MB
Module 6 Jacketing and splicing microfilm PDF - 320KB PDF - 5.3MB
Module 7 Processing and duplicating microforms PDF - 485KB PDF - 6.0MB
Module 8 Microform quality control inspection PDF - 642KB PDF - 7.2MB
Module 9 Physical management and storage of microforms PDF - 264KB PDF - 2.0MB
Module 10 Project management for preservation microfilming PDF - 215KB PDF - 2.0MB

CHARTS

  Title Screen resolution Print resolution
Chart 1 Loading a microfilm camera PDF - 39KB PDF - 772KB
Chart 2 Camera step tests PDF - 28KB PDF - 752KB
Chart 3 Processing: Preparing, loading and operating PDF - 37KB PDF - 521KB
Chart 4 Loading and operating a microfilm jacketer PDF - 56KB PDF - 827KB
Chart 5 Calculating the resolution PDF - 43KB PDF - 888KB
Chart 6 Duplicating silver halide film PDF - 51KB PDF - 567KB

Glossary/Index - Learning Guide - Logbook

Section Screen resolution Print resolution
Glossary/Index PDF - 83KB PDF - 619KB
Learning guide PDF - 88KB PDF - 635KB
Log Book PDF - 135KB PDF - 890KB

Full Training Package

Section Screen resolution Print resolution
Complete Training Package ZIP
[4.2MB]
ZIP
[51.9MB]

Hardcopy

There are a limited number of hardcopies available and priority will be given to those individuals and organizations with no or unreliable access to the internet. Please email the PADI administrator padi@nla.gov.au with the details of your situation so copies can be reserved for you.

For further information about the training materials, contact the IFLA-PAC regional officer (Oceania and South East Asia) at the National Library of Australia:

Preservation Services
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA
e-mail: padi@nla.gov.au
phone: +61 2 6262 1780
fax: +61 2 6262 1653

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