Apologies for cross-posting: message to lis-link, lis-elib, web4lib
Use of Digital Cameras in Libraries
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I am researching an article for Library Technology on the use (actual and
potential) of digital cameras in libraries. The ease of use,
cost-effectiveness, quality and speed of photo-to-web are all issues to
be covered.
Web page illustration is perhaps the main expected use, but I would
appreciate any real examples of this - or better yet some other - use of
this new and increasingly cheap medium. Does your library or information
service have a digital camera? Is it available for general staff - or
even general public - use? Is there a downside - downloading times,
security issues, one technical skill requirement too many? Any other
issues?
The article is reviewing a couple of digital cameras (Kodak DC20 and
Casio QV100), but comments and experiences with other makes would be
welcome also.
Please direct all comments to me at [log in to unmask], and I will
summarise responses for the list(s) as appropriate.
Many thanks - and seasons greetings!
Mark
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Mark Kerr [log in to unmask]
Research Assistant
Library Information Technology Centre, South Bank University
http://www.sbu.ac.uk/litc/
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