The Archives provides microfilm processing services to agencies and local governments free of charge. All processing will be done in accordance with AIIM and ANSI standards. The first step in microfilm processing is the development of negatives. During processing, negative film is developed, fixed, washed, and dried. A processed negative must be of high enough quality so that good print copies can be made.
Consistency is the key to high quality processing.
Negative Inspection Negative inspection ensures that microforms have been filmed and processed correctly. Inspectors receive processed film from the lab and then evaluate it to determine its overall quality and ensure it is not missing items. When film is substandard or information that should have been filmed is missing, camera operators and lab personnel are informed so they can correct the mistakes. When the film meets the State's standards, duplicate copies are made as needed. The inspectors then send the film to storage and give any necessary feedback to the appropriate people.