Yoshikatsu Nagata

Topic

Retrieval System for the Microfilm Image database in the Media Center, Osaka City University

Abstract

         Historical materials and other important documents are often recorded and stored on microfile. Despite the importance of such primary materials in historical studies, however their accessibility is limited by the need for the user to handle the microfile in person
         To increase the accessibility of microfile resources, a retrieval system for microfile image database has been implemented in the Media Center, Osaka City University. The basic concept of this retrieval system is to provide a user-friendly interface that is platform-independent.
         Although the system includes mechanical devices, no serious trouble has occured since we started operation two years ago. In this paper, we introduce the concept and implementation of this retrieval system and related facilities in the Media Center.