Alaska Request for File Being Microfilmed is a service provided by the Alaska State Library Historical Collections in which paper records are converted to permanent microfilm records. This conversion process preserves the original documents while providing digital access for easy searching and retrieval. The types of Alaska Request for File Being Microfilmed include archival microfilming, preservation microfilming, and digitization microfilming. Archival microfilming is the process of creating a permanent microfilm record of original documents for long-term storage and preservation purposes. Preservation microfilming is used to duplicate documents that have deteriorated or are in danger of deteriorating in order to preserve the original documents. Digitization microfilming is the process of creating a digital image of a document that can be searched, retrieved, and accessed electronically. All Alaska Request for File Being Microfilmed are completed using the highest quality standards and are stored in a secure, climate-controlled environment.