Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 166 - SECRETARY OF STATE, ARCHIVES DIVISION › Division 25 - MICROFILM STANDARDS RULES › Section 166-025-0010 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
In addition to the definitions contained in OAR
				166-005-0010, 166-017-0011 and
				166-020-0007, the following
				definitions apply to this division:
(1) "AIIM" refers to the Association for
			 Information and Image Management.
(2) "ANSI" refers to the American National
			 Standards Institute.
(3) "Aperture
			 card" means a card with a rectangular opening into which microfilm may be
			 inserted.
(4) "Certification
			 (Certificate of Legality)"means the confirmation that images recorded on
			 microfilm are accurate, complete, and unaltered reproductions of the original
			 records. It is sometimes referred to as a "Camera Operator's
			 Certificate."
(5) Computer Output
			 Microfilm (COM) Computer Output Microfilm is a process for copying data from
			 electronic media on computers onto microfilm or microfiche using a high-speed
			 recorder which transfers machine-readable digital data onto human-readable
			 microfilm/fiche using laser technology and a processor, which develops the
			 microfilm after it is exposed to the light source. COM is most often used for
			 large reports that do not need to be edited or manipulated.
(6) "Density" means the light-absorbing or
			 light-reflecting characteristics of a photographic medium.
(7) "Generation" means one of the successive
			 duplicates of a photographic master. The camera original is the
			 first-generation film. A duplicate made from the master is a second-generation
			 copy; a duplicate made from the second-generation copy is third-generation, and
			 so on.
(8) "Hybrid system" means a
			 system that combines a micrographic/microfilm analog system with a electronic,
			 digital technology)
(9) "Image"
			 means any representation of a document or data produced by radiant
			 energy.
(10) "Jacket" means a
			 transparent plastic carrier with channels into which film may be
			 inserted.
(11) "Light box" or
			 "light table" means a back-lit translucent surface used for film
			 inspection.
(12) "Loupe (lupe)"
			 means a small, hand-held optical magnifying device used in conjunction with a
			 light box for the inspection of microfilm.
(13) "Methylene blue test" is a test used to
			 measure the amount of residual thiosulphate ion (hypo) remaining on the film
			 following washing.
(14)
			 "Microfiche" is a piece of film with images arranged in a grid pattern.
			 Computer- Output-Microfilm is usually produced in this format.
(15) "Planetary camera" is a type of
			 microfilm camera that photographs a document as it lies stationary as it is
			 being photographed. The document lies on a plane surface and the camera itself
			 is suspended above the document.
(16) "Processing" means the steps necessary
			 to render a latent image visible, usable and permanent (fixed). These steps are
			 development, fixing, washing and drying.
(17) "Reduction ratio" is the relationship
			 between the dimensions of the original document and the dimensions of the
			 microimage of that document.
(18)
			 "Resolution" is the ability of microfilm or a photographic system to record
			 fine detail.
(19) "Retakes" means
			 refilming of documents.
(20) "Roll
			 microfilm" means film that is wound on a reel, spool or core.
(21) "Rotary camera" is a type of microfilm
			 camera that photographs the document as it is being moved by some sort of a
			 transport mechanism. The document transport mechanism is connected to a film
			 transport mechanism, and the film also moves during exposure.
(22) "Security copy" means a silver duplicate
			 or first-generation microfilm which is stored under strictly controlled
			 environmental conditions and used solely as a back-up or duplication
			 master.
(23) "Security Copy
			 Depository" means the section of the Archives Division which offers storage of
			 security microfilm.
(24) "Source
			 document microfilming" means the conversion of paper records to microfilm. It
			 is differentiated from Computer Output Microfilm, which converts digitally
			 encoded data to microfilm.
(25)
			 "Splice" means the joining of two pieces of film so that they function as one
			 piece.
(26) "Target, Informational"
			 is a chart or document which is photographed in order to assist in identifying
			 the content of the microfilm.
(27)
			 "Target, Technical" is an aid to technical control of the photographic system
			 which is photographed on the film preceding or following the body of
			 documents.
(28) "Unitized
			 microfilm" means film that is formatted in discreet units of information, e.g.
			 microfiche, jackets, or aperture cards.
(29) "Working copy" is a copy of microfilm
			 which is distributed for end user use and not for security purposes.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  192.070,
				  357.825(2)
				  & 357.895
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  357.825(2),
				  357.855 &
				  357.895