Preserving heritage collections through digitisation, microfilm, and related professional services.
Founded in 1990, NZMS has decades of experience digitising collections — the practical knowledge we have accumulated over this time means our team can expertly handle and digitise fragile documents, photographs, objects, and other taonga. We have developed comprehensive workflows that operate seamlessly with our carefully selected equipment to digitise items of any size, quantity, or condition. NZ
MS’s customers are often GLAM sector organisations (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) but also extend to central and local government, iwi, universities, schools, clubs and societies, commercial enterprises, artists, and private individuals. As resellers for Recollect (a cloud-based collection management system and community engagement platform) we can offer our customers a complete end-to-end solution; one that ensures their collections are preserved, accessible, managed, and protected for future generations.
04/12/2024
Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) held their AGM earlier this week.
It was great to hear about all they've accomplished over the last year and to meet Laura Marshall, their new Executive Director.
Earlier this year we ran a webinar for LIANZA on how the Montana State Library and Te Whare Tīrara Archives Online configured their sites using Recollect’s technology to invite discovery and facilitate better access to digital collections.
The webinar is linked below if you're interested in watching.
In this webinar, NZMS explores how the Montana State Library and Te Whare Tīrara Archives Online configured their sites using Recollect’s technology to invit...
04/12/2024
Time is running out! ⏳
There’s just one month left to take advantage of the trade-in offer for a $1,000 discount on the STViewScan4 with PerfectView Library software.
If you’ve got an older microfilm, microfiche, or Aperture Card scanner, this is your chance to upgrade to a top-of-the-line scanner with an 18MP colour camera. Don’t wait— offer ends at the end of the calendar year.
(One per client, conditions apply)
04/12/2024
This is always a great read!
The latest and final issue of Te Rau Ora Library Life for 2024 is out now.
It's brimming with great articles. From Pūtoi Rito Community of Readers to a report on the LIANZA SLANZA Tertiary Grants Scheme. MEXINFO and the latest Aotearoa UNESCO Memory of the World inscriptions and a whole lot more.
We had a great time at the IATUL 2024: The 44th IATUL Conference held last week at University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau where Recollect was a Gold Sponsor, with NZMS - Recollect's Reseller for Aotearoa New Zealand - in support.
Alison, Andy & Lisa enjoyed a very busy few days, filled with incredible speakers, great conversations, and opportunities to meet face to face with so many of our university Recollect clients from both Aotearoa NZ and overseas.
"Great conference! I'm reflecting on some inspiring and thought-provoking content from Chellie Spiller from The University of Waikato who spoke about wayfinding leadership, drawing on the practices of ancient navigators who traversed vast oceans as she invited us to take up our space as Rangitira: 'Success is Succession."
27/11/2024
Need a print that looks so good it could replace the original? We’ve got you covered!
From fine art reproductions to easy-to-share access prints, we’ll bring your vision to life with stunning quality.
Whether it’s preserving a delicate piece from UV damage, producing exhibition-quality prints for a gallery show, or creating a thoughtful gift for someone special, our prints do it all.
Time isn’t always on our side. Physical materials like documents, photographs, and audio-visual media are vulnerable to damage, decay, or even loss over time.
Digitisation not only preserves these valuable resources but also makes them more accessible, shareable, and usable for research, education, and community engagement.
We specialise in helping organisations safeguard their history and cultural heritage through our expert digitisation services.
Let us help you protect your legacy and make it accessible for generations to come.
We recently attended the NZPCC Forum where Marc Thompson from our Tāmaki-Makaurau office discussed how NZMS uses the Golden Thread NXT System for image measurement and validation, in a presentation titled "You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure.”
This annual forum is an opportunity for our team to discuss new technical developments and to share ideas - and it's always great to meet up with other photographers working in the heritage sector in person!
19/11/2024
Dunedin Public Libraries recently opened their new exhibition - The Library of Ralph Hotere.
Hotere is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most important artists. In October 2021 his wife and artist Mary McFarlane gifted his library to the Dunedin Public Library.
This is a fantastic exhibition that showcases some 900+ items!
Donald highlights the next exhibition coming to the Reed Gallery.
18/11/2024
The NDF 25 Call for Proposals has been extended!
The organising tīma are inviting submissions for various formats, including presentations, wānanga, panel discussions, interactive workshops, lightning talks, and more.
They're particularly interested in innovative formats that encourage participation, dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Our strong commitment to preserving heritage materials and delivering exceptional quality with every project ✅
As Aotearoa's trusted name in digitisation, consultancy, and heritage solutions, we’re dedicated to serving the GLAMIR sector and beyond with professionalism, care, and a passion for preserving history. We are privileged to work alongside our clients to ensure cultural treasures are accessible for generations to come.
Digitisation of audio and video magnetic material has become a high priority. This medium is unstable, and the equipment needed to play or digitise these items is no longer produced.
At NZMS, we put conservation first. Each piece is carefully appraised and assessed prior to any digital processing, and we use approved conservation techniques to stabilise each item before digitisation begins.
We look forward to helping you access and preserve your important audio-visual content with the utmost care.
We’re proud to celebrate Te Oha Whakaputanga Taonga—the new Te Rarawa iwi archive!
We supported Te Rarawa in their vision to establish an inhouse digitisation facility. As a result, their records are now be captured on site and online access within their Recollect site is managed as appropriate by each hapū marae.
This case study offers a glimpse into the journey and significance of this project. Head to the link in our bio to read more about the range of our professional services and how we could support your inhouse projects!
04/11/2024
It was brilliant to bring NZMS, Recollect, & DesktopImagingNZ kaimahi together on to share some kai, engage our community & think about mental health awareness in our lives.
30/10/2024
Ready for results you can trust? Get in touch with our friendly team today to learn more about our digitisation services.
We operate from four locations throughout Aotearoa with specialised and custom-built equipment that can be used in our specialist digitisation suites or on-site at your location if your material cannot be transported.
Do you have an older microfilm, microfiche, or Aperture Card scanner gathering dust?
You can now trade it in for a $1,000 discount on a new STViewScan4 with PerfectView Library software! This top-of-the-line scanner features an 18MP colour camera, making it the perfect upgrade.
The offer is available even for older analogue machines, so don’t miss out! (One per client, offer ends at end of calendar year, conditions apply)
29/10/2024
Have you checked out our updated Finding Funding resource yet?
It's packed with everything you need to secure funding to digitise and preserve your collections.
Inside, you’ll find tips on crafting a winning grant application, advice on choosing the right funding agency, and details on local and international grants.
This guide is tailored to the GLAMIR sector and helps you make the most of the funding opportunities available today.
This day was created to highlight the importance of preserving recorded sound and audio-visual treasures. Sadly, many historically significant recordings are at risk due to degrading storage formats and outdated access equipment.
Digitisation offers a practical solution, ensuring these materials are accessible for the future while maintaining their original quality.
By preserving these cultural gems, we safeguard history and stories for generations to come. Give this post a like to show your support!
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The aim of the conservator-approved acid-free tissue repairs is to ensure the item remains stable during handling while we are preparing and digitising the papers for preservation purposes. We are sometimes permitted to disbine the material as well as you can see here and in this instance, we ease off the covers and then literally shave the glue off small sections of the block, rather than guillotine a thick portion, which risks cutting through text. We double-check for pages printed across an opening too.
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Imaging your Collections for Access, Preservation, Management and Learning
New Zealand Micrographic Services (NZMS) empowers you to protect and preserve your unique and diverse collections. We convert them into image formats that best suit your needs and provide tools for you to enhance the knowledge of your content and make them accessible to your community.
NZMS was created in 1990 by Andy and Audrey Fenton, Nan and John Pert offering microfilming services and working extensively with libraries and museums to capture and preserve local history. Material is captured using cameras and processed onto microfilm for the preservation and distribution of information. Modern polyester microfilm has an estimated life span of 500 years and can be viewed without complex technology, making it ideal for long term preservation. Today, NZMS is proud to be the only company in New Zealand offering microfilm services. Find out more here.
As developments in digital imaging technology accelerated over the years, NZMS began digitising cultural heritage materials, capturing the material with the highest resolution scanning equipment, modern DSLR and Medium Format cameras and a suite of audio and video equipment. The creation of digital images assists individuals and organisations to manage, preserve and provide digital access to their important collections. NZMS provides services to the Cultural Heritage Sector, as well as commercial enterprises, artists, individuals, government departments, associations, schools and universities, local communities, societies and clubs. Find out more here.
Technology advancements in the information age and digital world has encouraged the need for open access to collections. Our clients use the Recollect online platform to store the digital files of their significant material and can easily capture new information and knowledge, linking items in their collections. Recollect was developed in 2011 by NZMS as an online community engagement and collections management system for cultural heritage organisations and community groups to put their collections online. The interactive features capture and grow the body of knowledge about the collections for future generations to explore and contribute to. Today the Recollect platform is used by a wide range of organisations, industries and groups throughout Australasia. Find out more here.
