Featured image (from left): Kelly Denison and Carlene Morrison with microfilm ready to ship to Newspapers.com.
Independence County Library has partnered with Newspapers.com to digitize the historic Batesville Guard newspaper microfilm collection.
According to a release, the initiative “…aims to preserve and make accessible invaluable historical records documenting the rich heritage of Batesville and Independence County. The collaboration will enhance the accessibility and usability of the Batesville Guard archives by providing the searchable indices with ‘hit highlighting’ and a reliable online backup.”
“We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Newspapers.com to preserve and digitize the Batesville Guard collection,” said Independence County Library Genealogist Kelly Denison. “This initiative will significantly enhance accessibility and ensure that these historical records are preserved for future generations.”
Newspapers.com is a leading provider of digital newspaper archives, processing millions of pages monthly to create high-quality grayscale digital images from microfilm.
The library’s microfilm collection will be temporarily unavailable to patrons until early October while the digitization process is underway. Once completed, patrons will have access to both the digitized archives through Newspapers.com and the microfilm, allowing them to research using their preferred method, the library said.
Image: Independence County Library
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