Epson still has an active
Focused Giving Program (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/AboutFocusedGivingProgram.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes ) to which we applied several years ago and were
awarded an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. So we were able to get a professional quality (retail around $2,900) slide / document scanner for free. (We never would have been able to get it otherwise.) It included mounts for 35mm, 4x5 & 8x10 transparencies
and software. Even though we are not in their prioritized geographic area. We crafted the grant narrative towards its educational use. The large format flatbed scanner is an excellent piece of equipment, very easy to use, and produces high quality images.
I heard about it first from this list! The process took several months – sometimes with no word from Epson – but it sure paid off. All I can say it is definitely worth a shot.
Joyce Weaver | Librarian | 704.337.2023
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