Hello, I'm fairly new to the list, and this is my first inquiry posting.
I have enjoyed reading and have learned much from what I have seen the
list membership post, and I'm certain that I will be appreciative of any
feedback I receive from this question.

I am looking for cost comparisons, or a cost-benefit analysis comparing
microfilming files  rather than continuing to store paper in boxes.
Specifically, a large department I work with has digitally scanned
thousands of permanent retention official public records, but has not
invested in producing preservation microfilm back-up for the scanned
images.  By law in the State of Washington, to be able to destroy the
paper source documents of permanent files, the files must be filmed,
regardless if thy are scanned (or you can go through a complex process
to have your scanning system certified by the state, which would remove
the requirement to microfilm).  I'm thinking that it would be more
economical (and less risky) to produce microfilm directly from the
scanned digital images and destroy the paper files, than to continue to
store an ever increasing volume of paper, and now I'm looking for
information on the costs to strengthen my case.  

Andrew Penta
Records Officer
Records Management Division,
Clark County General Services Dept. 
ext. 4009, or (360) 397-2191
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