Hello Melissa,
We have both bound copies of our local newspaper and microfilm copies.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both.  I have found that if I am
scanning for a particular article it is easier to use the actual newspapers
(at my age it is easier on the eyes).  Also, often the microfilm copy is
too faint to read- let alone copy successfully.
On the other hand, sometimes the bound copies are very fragile and cannot
be copied without damage.  In this case we only allow copying from the
microfilm. (our machine has a built in copier).  If however the microfilm
is too faint, the article can be hand transcribed from the fragile actual
newspaper.  If you didn't have the actual paper you would be out of luck.
I say that if you have the actual papers- don't discard them.  Microfilm
copies are fine for the average research project, but having the actual
papers is a big plus.
Sincerely,
Dave Ryan
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
www.cspm.org

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