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 Scanner

Canoscan

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

Stereoscope

Stereoscope

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