There has been a thread on another library list that proposes that microfilm
and its associated technology is going away.

The idea is that the companies that make the film itself, film duplicating
equipment, microfilm cameras, readers, etc. are all dropping microfilm
related products. It goes further to suggest that because of this it is very
difficult to acquire replacement equipment.

It suggests that business, government, archives and libraries are all moving
to digital preservation of business records and historical records/documents
causing a steady down shift in the market.

Like other, older formats the end product still exists (5.4" floppies; 3.5"
floppies; 8 track etc.) but that the equipment we'll need to use and
replicate the microfilm will not be there. That it will be difficult to get
spare parts; replacement equipment.

What are you hearing on this?

Thanks.

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