Preparing Collections for Digitization

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-85604-711-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

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.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bulow, Anna

Ahmon, Jess

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Bibliothekswesen, Informationswissenschaften Bibliothekswesen, Informationswissenschaften, Archivwesen
• Interdisziplinäres Bibliothekswesen, Informationswissenschaften EDV Systeme, Internet und elektronische Ressourcen in Bibliotheken

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Anna Bulow, Jess Ahmon