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Microforms Collections & Equipment

Microform Equipment

Microforms & Government Information Center

Welcome! In person scanning is available on 2nd floor Paterno.

Submit a Scanner Reservation Request to schedule in person scanning. Walk-ins are welcome!

Please submit this form to make your reservation request for using a microfilm scanner remotely, Scan Microfilm Remotely via WebLabs [PSU Access].

If you need a scan of microfilm, microfiche, or microopaque [50 pages or less], simply submit the Request a scan of microformat material form and we'll make sure to send the scan to you.

Scanner #1 is a designated Library Community Station.

  • A Limited Penn State Account can be created by anyone with a valid non-psu.edu email address at accounts.psu.edu. A Limited Penn State Account can provide members of the public on-site-only access to Scanner #1.  

Contact us at ul-microgov@lists.psu.edu for assistance.

ScanPro 3000 [#5] is a designated Library Community Station.

  • View, Scan, Save, Print Microfilm, Microfiche, Superfiche, Microprint, M-cartridge, Aperture cards [Auto-Scan Pro allows users to automatically scan multiple pages of some microfilm.]

Gideon Microfilm Reader [#1, #2]

  • View Microfilm

Scanner #3 ~ coming soon!

ST Viewscan II [#4]

  • View, Scan, Save, Print Microfilm, Microfiche, Superfiche, Microprint, M-cartridge, Aperture cards, some 8mm film with reel size up to 4" [Cruise Control allows users to automatically scan multiple pages of some microfilm.]

ScanPro 3000 [ #6]

  • View, Scan, Save, Print Microfilm, Microfiche, Superfiche, Microprint, M-cartridge, Slides [Color], Aperture cards [Auto-Scan Pro allows users to automatically scan multiple pages of some microfilm and some microfiche] Carrier tray automatically moves.[Best choice for scanning remotely]