As primarily a user of archives rather than a provider, I would like to
know why professional archivists are not doing "quick and dirty" scans
of items and emailing them out? Rather than expensive photocopies
sent by post?
Scanning is as quick as photocopying these days.......
Richard
On 25/05/2013 12:49, Dave Postles wrote:
> We might consider permits to photograph as a facilities fee. Considering
> the devastating reductions in local government income, every source of
> income must be invaluable. Personally, I would prefer record offices
> which I might use to be better resourced, but the default position now is
> to expect further reductions in opening times, staffing, and facilities.
> There might be some consideration for some concessionary rates (but not
> for people like me). Business organizations might contribute in two ways:
> (i) less tax avoidance; and (ii) grants for digitizing (I'm sure that the
> Premiership does not really need [or deserve] sponsorship).
>
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