A Management Tool for Preservation and Access. On first impression, the book is very good. Its hard cover, size and clear, user-friendly layout makes it practical for searching and browsing. The book is well structured, with chapters covering most aspects of digitization projects and imaging technologies.
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What makes the book even more useful is that, at the end of each chapter, the reader finds an extensive bibliography on that chapter s particular subject. There is also a general index. In each chapter there is a surprising amount of solid factual information, some backed up with detailed troubleshooting advice. The Handbook is quite comprehensive, starting with sections on digital preservation, project management, copyright and technical issues. Other sections deal with case studies, vendor relations and digital longevity problems.