Archiving & Libraries

Digitisation for Libraries

Ideal for:

Increasing public accessibility
Promoting greater engagement
Protecting against loss or damage
Improving understanding in future generations

Libraries house vast collections of books, manuscripts, and archival materials. Digitisation makes these resources accessible online, allowing the general public and academic researchers to access information from anywhere. This expanded access promotes greater engagement with library collections and supports lifelong learning.

Many of these materials are fragile and susceptible to deterioration so digitisation ensures these items are preserved in high-quality digital formats, protecting them from physical damage and loss. This preservation also allows for the continued use of rare and valuable materials without risking their condition.

Preserve For Future Generations Access

Digital archives and online catalogues enable more efficient searching and retrieval of library materials. Enhanced metadata and indexing improve discoverability, making it easier for users to find relevant information. Digital systems support advanced research capabilities and facilitate more effective knowledge management.

Digital platforms enable libraries to offer virtual exhibitions, online reading rooms, and interactive content. These digital initiatives increase community engagement and attract new patrons, providing innovative ways to connect with audience

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Preserve History With Microform

Microform’s Heritage Department specialises in digitising library collections with precision and care. Our team ensures high-quality results from planning and digitisation to metadata creation and secure storage.

By partnering with us, libraries can modernise their access and preservation practices while enhancing their services for the community.

Starting your digitisation journey today ensures that your cultural heritage is preserved, accessible, and ready to inspire future generations in an increasingly digital world.

If you would like to know more, get in touch with the Microform team.

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/ Benefits of Digitising

Expand Access to Collections

Digitising library collections makes books, manuscripts, and archival materials accessible online, reaching a wider audience.

Preserve Fragile Items

Digital preservation protects rare and fragile library materials from physical deterioration while ensuring continued access.

Enhance User Experience

Digital catalogues and search tools improve the discoverability of library resources, making it easier for patrons to find relevant information

/ Why choose Us?

It’s a family affair

We’re proud to fly the flag for family-run businesses, and although our team has grown significantly over the last 60 years, we still bring a personal touch to everything we do.

Complete protection

To ensure your materials are safe in our care, we implement strict security measures and undergo regular disaster recovery assessments.

Specialist heritage facilities

The storage, preparation and digitisation of your heritage materials is carried out in our purpose-built single-level, temperature-controlled studio area measuring over 10,000 feet.

Respected and respectful

Our skilled, knowledgeable and experienced handlers and technicians are known for their meticulous handling of heritage materials – treating them with the respect they deserve at all times.

Gentle preservation

We use cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques to provide one of the UK’s most specialist digitisation services for your rare, precious and fragile heritage materials.

Services by us, for you

Our flexible services are fully tailored to ensure organisations meet their key objectives regardless of the type or quantity of materials.

/ Reviews from our Customers

Microform are one of the best companies that I have had the pleasure of working with in a long time. They work as part of the extended team, so communication isn’t an effort; it is a natural part of the process of getting the job done and delivering results.

Alison John Registration Services Manager, Warwickshire County Council

I love REG...the slick, quick and accurate re-production of any register entry is great, none of the staff at this office would go back to life without it!

Anne Atherton Superintendent Registrar, St Helens Registration Service

We have found the REG system a joy to manage and work with. Not only does it give us easy, speedy access to the certificates, we can now also offer a more professional, timely service to the public. All the staff have been impressed by how easy it is to use.
Microform Imaging have been a great company to work with, delivering excellent service and creating a unique, bespoke partnership.

Dawn Titherington Superintendent Registrar, Blackpool Council

Due to our repository being off site it was vital that we looked at alternative ways to work. Working with Microform and the REG system they had designed has transformed the way we work. No longer do staff have to leave the office to access registers on a daily/hourly basis all records are accessible instantly. Staff have welcomed the system and have full confidence in how to search, edit and print certificates. It has enabled us to offer a 2 hour turnaround certificate service for a premium fee increasing our income. Working with Microform has been a pleasure and one of most successful partnerships.

Gillian Greeson Superintendent Registrar, Wigan Council

REG has transformed the way in which we produce certificates. The process is simplified and streamlined and together with our ongoing indexing project has enabled us to achieve the efficiency targets required by the local authority.

Pat Evans Superintendent Registrar, The Register Office, Liverpool

From the first meeting we had to discuss our requirements with Mo, all the way through to now, communication in all forms have been exceptional. I very much doubt you could improve the quality of customer care and satisfaction. The relationship with Rachel throughout the project gave exceeded all my expectations, she has made the project a pleasure and stress-free experience. The level of professionalism and ''can do'' attitude she has shown from day one has been amazing and made what could have been a time of worry and concern for me, in to a feel-good working experience. Microform go the extra mile to make life easier!

Robert Harrison IT Director and Partner, HGF

I was thrilled to bits with the hard drive containing the scans of all my scrapbooks and would like to thank you very much for doing such a splendid job and for treating them with such great care.

Sir Stirling Moss