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Viewing & Scanning Equipment

The viewing & scanning equipment listed below is available on the ground floor of the Suzzallo Library to assist patrons accessing our materials. Select the links for instructions on how to use the equipment and ask for help at the GMM help desk.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a flash drive for saving their scans. GMM staff can also help patrons print scans using Dawg Prints or find an alternative method of saving scans if needed.

Scan Pro Microform Scanners

Microfilm scanner
Supported Formats: Microfilms, Microfiche, Microcards, Film Slides
Functions: Scanning, Viewing

Gideon 1000 Microfilm Reader

Microfilm reader
Supported Formats: Microfilm only
Functions: Viewing

MS 6000 Microform Reader

Microform reader
Supported Formats: Microfiche
Functions: Viewing

Minolta Roll Film Carrier 9B Microfilm Reader Minolta

Supported Formats: Microfilm
Functions: Viewing
Variable lenses by request at the GMM Help Desk

CanoScan 9000F Flatbed ScannerCanoscan
Supported Formats: Slides, documents
Maximum Size: 8.5 x 11.7 inches
Resolution: 25-19200 dpi
Functions: Scanning

Epson Flatbed Scanner

Flatbed Scanner
Supported Formats: Maps, Aerial Photos, Books, Other Large Format Documents. 
*Priority for GMM Materials*
Functions: Scanning
Maximum Size: 12″ x 17″
Resolution: 50-12800 dpi

TV / VCR

TV VCR
Supported Formats: VHS
Functions: Viewing
Available by request at the GMM Help Desk

Slideholders
Slideholder
Supported Formats: 35mm film strips and mounted slides, 120 format films
Functions: Scanning aid
Compatible with CanoScan9000F flatbed scanners
Available by request at the GMM Help Desk

StereoscopeStereoscope

Supported Formats: Aerial Photos
Functions: Viewing
Available by request at the GMM Help Desk

Maps Light Table

Light Table

Supported Formats: Transparent (or Translucent) Maps and Aerial Photos
Functions: Viewing

External Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy disk drive
Supported Formats: Floppy disks
Functions: Scanning, Viewing (when connected to compatible device)
Data Capacity: 720KB/1.44MB
USB Interface
Available by request at the GMM Help Desk

Magnifying Glasses
Magnifying glasses
Functions: Viewing
Available by request at the GMM Help Desk