Preparing collections for digitization
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Preparing collections for digitization
Facet Pub., 2011
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University of Tsukuba Library, Library on Library and Information Science
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"In association with the National Archives"
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Most libraries, archives and museums around the globe are now confronting the challenges of providing digital access to their collections. As digitization becomes more widespread, there is huge demand for detailed guidance on best practice. While much has been written on the theory, these practical aspects have often been neglected, but they are significant not only in safeguarding the collection during image capture but also in ensuring that projects run smoothly and the resulting digital collection is of high quality.
This practical guide fills that gap, offering guidance covering the end-to-end process of digitizing collections, from selecting records for digitization to choosing suppliers and equipment and dealing with documents that present individual problems. As such, it can be used as a ‘how-to’ reference manual for collection managers who are embarking on a digitization project or who are managing an existing project. It also covers some of the wider issues such as the use of surrogates for preservation, and the long term sustainability of digital access. Key areas covered are:
• digitization in the context of collection management • before you digitize: resources, suppliers and surrogates • the digital image • the process of selection • surveying collections • equipment for image capture • preparation of document formats and fastenings • preparation of damaged documents • setting up the imaging operation.
Readership: A clearly-written guide to a complex process, this book is an essential resource for all collection and project managers who have responsibility for the preservation of archival collections, as well as all industry professionals whose role touches on the digitization of collections.
Table of Contents
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
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