Digitisation can increase access to collections, provide surrogates for vulnerable originals, enable virtual reunification of collections or reveal information not available to the naked eye. But how do you make sure you give your project the best chance of success? What do you need to think about at the outset to ensure the process is trouble-free? To help you, the Preservation Advisory Centre is running two training days in November:
Planning a digitisation project
British Library, London
12 November 2013
This training day will help you plan a successful digitisation project with sustainable outcomes. It is focused on the digitisation of library and archive materials, though the principles are transferable to other formats. The day includes case studies which highlight different approaches to planning, managing and evaluating digitisation projects.
Cost: £105 + VAT
Programme and booking information: http://www.bl.uk/blpac/planning.html <http://www.bl.uk/blpac/planning.html>
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Doing digitisation
British Library, London
13 November 2013
This training day covers the practical aspects of undertaking digitisation. It is focused on the digitisation of library and archive materials, though the principles are transferable to other formats. The day includes guidance on image specification and file formats, condition assessments, choosing equipment and file management. It includes a tour of the British Library imaging studio.
Cost: £105 + VAT
Programme and booking information: http://www.bl.uk/blpac/digitisation.html <http://www.bl.uk/blpac/digitisation.html>
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