Preparing Collections for Digitization

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$99.95

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Item Number:

978-1-85604-711-1

Published:

2010

Publisher:

Facet Publishing, UK

Pages:

208

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Softcover

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Table of Contents
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Providing digital access to library and archives collections is becoming an increasingly widespread practice, and there is high demand for guidance on the process. This practical guide offers advice for every step of digitizing collections, covering such topics as selecting records, choosing equipment, dealing with damaged documents, and wider issues like the use of surrogates for preservations and the long term sustainability of digital access. This book is essential reading for anyone beginning or currently managing a digitization project.

1. Digitization in the context of collection management

Introduction
The impact of new technologies
Collection management
Access to content and context
Planning and processing with minimal risk
The four phases of digitization
Fitting digitization into collection management
Chapter summary
Bibliography

2. Before you digitize: resources, suppliers and surrogates

Introduction
Impact on the institution
Choosing to outsource
The role of microfilm
Chapter summary
Bibliography

3. The digital image - Ross Spencer

Introduction
Basic concepts
Post-processing
Image specification
Setting a standard
Chapter summary
Bibliography

4. The process of selection

Introduction
A strategy for digitization
The principles and process of selection
Prioritization
Special collections
Chapter summary
Bibliography

5. Surveying collections

Introduction
Why do a survey?
Conducting a survey
Analysing data and making recommendations
Chapter summary
Bibliography

6. Equipment for image capture

Introduction
Risks during imaging
Features to consider
Types of equipment
Selecting and testing
Chapter summary
Bibliography

7. Preparation of document formats and fastenings

Introduction
Preparing formats and fastenings
Fitting preparation into the workflow
Chapter summary
Bibliography

8. Preparation of damaged documents

Introduction
Is conservation work always needed?
Treatment options
Documentation
Fitting conservation work into the workflow
Chapter summary
Bibliography

9. Setting up the imaging operation

Introduction
Working environment
Workflow and document tracking
Staffing
Chapter summary
Bibliography
Conclusion

Further reading

General guidelines
The digital image
Equipment for image capture

"A valuable resource for all collection and project managers who have responsibility for the preservation of archival collections, as well as industry professionals whose role touches on the digitization of collections."
--MmIT Journal

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