[Libs-Or] Drowning in paper library card applications

[Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney]

We are trying to get a handle on our massive collection of old library card applications. Our city attorney feels that the applications for current accounts need to be retained due to the signature, but we are drowning in paper and need to figure out a way to organize this paper, securely store what we need, and destroy what we don't.
 
I would like to scan all of the applications and store them as electronic searchable files. My first thought was that we need something like the Neat Desk portable scanner (http://www.officemax.com/technology/scanners/portable-scanners/product-prod2460408), but I doubt it's made for the kind of heavy use we would need to put it through. Ideally I'd like to be able to scan both sides of the application at once, for speed reasons.
 
I'm curious how other libraries have handled this paper issue. Do you retain your library card applications? In what form? And have you found a durable scanner that works well for this application?
 
Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney
Library Director
Driftwood Public Library
801 SW HWY 101, #201
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541)996-1251
kbrodbeck-kenney at lincolncity.org
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