There is hereby created a microfilm division within the state historical society. It shall be the duty of the division to reproduce on film such archives, newspapers and other records as the secretary of the state historical society may deem advisable. The person in immediate charge of such work shall be known as the microfilm technician, who shall be appointed by said secretary and whose duty shall be to operate and supervise the operation of microfilm equipment within said division.
K.S.A. 75-2713