The Archives Division operates the Security Copy Depository. The following are requirements for deposit of microfilm in Depository:

1. (1) Microfilm with an approved retention period between 10 and 99 years:

   1. (a) Microfilm will be inspected for evidence of deterioration only on request of the depositor. Depositors shall be charged for all inspections.
   2. (b) Microfilm for deposit shall be silver gelatin film, but may be unitized formats (e.g., microfiche, aperture cards). Non-silver films will not be accepted.
   3. (c) All microfilm must be accompanied by a valid transmittal at the time of transfer.

2. (2) Microfilm with an approved retention period of 100 years or greater:

   1. (a) Microfilm must have received approved, polysulfide treatment prior to acceptance into the Depository.
   2. (b) Use of the Depository satisfies the off-site storage requirements of OAR 166-025-0025, Storage of Security Microfilm;
   3. (c) Film transferred to the Security Copy Depository with a retention of 100 years or more will be inspected upon receipt for compliance with OAR 166-025-0015.
   4. (d) The Archives Division shall require remedial action and/or image stabilization treatment on microfilm in the Security Copy Depository with a retention of 100 years or more and accepted prior to 1999. Depositors shall be charged for image stabilization and/or remedial treatments. Depositors who do not wish to have their film treated, will have their film returned to them.
   5. (e) All microfilm in the Security Copy Depository with a retention of 100 years or more shall be on 16 mm, 35 mm, or 105 mm polyester based wet-processed silver gelatin roll film only;
   6. (f) All microfilm in the Security Copy Depository with a retention of 100 years or more shall be enclosed in inert plastic containers in accordance with ANSI IT9.2-1991; For Imaging Media — Photographic Processed Films, Plates, and Papers — Filing Enclosures and Storage Containers. Containers shall be labeled in compliance with the requirements in the Oregon State Archives Division Micrographics Manual.
   7. (g) All microfilm in the Security Copy Depository with a retention of 100 years or more shall be accompanied by a valid transmittal at the time of transfer;

   8. (h) Non-silver films will not be accepted.

      [ED. NOTE: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 192.070, 357.825(2) & 357.895

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 357.825(2), 357.855 & 357.895

History

OSA 9-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-09
OSA 5-1992, f. 12-21-92, cert. ef. 1-1-92