Description:
This class will focus on digitization of manuscripts and photographs. Through demonstration and lecture, students will get an introduction to scanning and editing image files as well as an introduction to the issues surrounding small- to mid-sized library and archives imaging projects. Topics include equipment requirements for digitization projects, equipment calibration, the difference between digital imaging and optical character recognition, the "Scan Once" methodology, file types and compression, basic scanner operation, image adjustment and manipulation, metadata, preservation of digital masters, file formats, file naming, and storage media. Students will be introduced to optical character recognition and image adjustment/ manipulation through hands-on exercises.
Intended Audience:
This class is designed for individuals with little to no experience with digitization.
Notes:
This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.
Associated Training Tracks:
Digitization
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Related Items:
This class is a part of the Digitization Track. Other classes in this track are
Caring for Originals during Scanning Projects (core)
Grant Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects (elective)
Metadata for Digitization and Preservation (core)
Preserving Oral Histories (elective)
Understanding Digital Photographs (core)
Registration:
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