Preparing collections for digitization / Anna E. Bülow and Jess Ahmon ; with contributions from Ross Spencer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bülow, Anna, author.

Ahmon, Jess, author.

Spencer, Ross, author.

Contributor:

National Archives (Great Britain)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library materials--Digitization.

Library materials.

Archival materials--Digitization.

Archival materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 184 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Most libraries, archives and museums are confronting the challenges of providing digital access to their collections. This guide offers 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.

Contents:

Title page; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of figures and tables; Introduction; 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

IntroductionBasic 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

Bibliography7 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 captureIndex

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781856048774

1856048772

OCLC:

840417027