1/8/26 - The Sturgis Library microfilm computer is out of service.
Microfilm is currently housed on the 3rd floor of Sturgis Library. Johnson Library does not have microfilm or microfilm machines.
The Microfilm Machine is located on the north side of the third floor of the Sturgis Library, next to the printer. It is called the ST ViewScan II.
The ST ViewScan II scanner views and scans 35mm and 16mm microfilm, microfiche, ultrafiche (LAC & LEL collection), and aperture cards. The microfilm computer is not connected to the internet. Once images are scanned, you must save them to a USB device.
Log on to the computer with your KSU credentials. Community members cannot use the machine.
Launch the ViewScan Premium app, select mode, and pull handle on ViewScan machine. Load film under the guides and raised top glass.If the light on the scanner does not turn on, please restart the computer.
Use physical or on-screen buttons to advance the film.
On ViewScan Premium software, use tools at the top bar to make adjustments (set brightness level, rotate the image, invert positive and negative image, and use other options).
Under the Browse Tab you may instant print from the top left button or scan the full page using the Capture Full Frame button in the bottom left corner.
Under the Cropping Tab, you may crop the image to select only the information you need.
Under the File Tab, you may choose how to save your scans. It is recommended that you email or save the files to your OneDrive prior to printing.
