Digitizing your collection
Subtitle: public library success stories
By: Susanne Caro ; with contributions by Sam Meister, Tammy Ravas, and Wendy Walker
Contributors: Meister, Sam, author; Ravas, Tammy, 1977- author; Walker, Wendy, 1974- author
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 163
ISBN-13: 9780838913833
Subjects: Conservation and restoration; Digitization; Digital preservation; Public libraries; Library materials; Electronic information resources; Libraries; Case studies; Special collections
Description: "Digitizing your collection is not only a great way to increase access to your materials, it also engages patrons on a whole new level and helps communicate your library's value. But with staff time and resources already spread thin, it can be a challenge to plan and undertake a digitization initiative. The good news is that public libraries across the country have done just that. Here, the authors share lessons and tips for success, showing the way to getting your collection online. With succinct and practical guidance that can be adapted to any size institution, this book explains why public libraries should take digitization seriously, listing key points that can be used to get stakeholders on board; points out what you should consider before undertaking a digitization project; discusses copyright and other access-related issues; shows how public libraries are handling funding and finding collaborative partners; shares ways that libraries have used digitization projects for community outreach and to promote collections; and offers advice on marketing and media. Many libraries across the country have found ways to create wonderful digital collections, and this book shows you how you can too"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-150) and index.
Table of contents: title: What to consider before digitizing; title: Digitizing copyrighted materials; title: Overcoming staffing limitations; title: Getting your community involved; title: Funding opportunities; title: Marketing your collection; title: Digital preservation.