Basics of Digitization
Book Details
- Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
- ISBN: 9788193431139
- Year of Publication: 2017
- Language: English
- Binding: HardBound
- Pages: 146
About the Book
This book has been prepared with the objective of providing a complete and practical guide for librarians and information professionals involved in converting printed documents into digital formats. With the growing demand for digitization of manuscripts, rare books, theses, dissertations, and other valuable library materials, digital preservation has become an essential activity in modern libraries and information centres.
The publication addresses the increasing involvement of library professionals in digitization projects, often undertaken without adequate technical knowledge or expertise. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of digital preservation so that professionals can independently manage digitization projects while ensuring quality control and adherence to technical standards.
The book is organized into several detailed chapters covering all major aspects of digitization and digital preservation. The initial chapter introduces the basics of digitization and explains technical issues related to the digitization process. Another chapter focuses on digitization tools, including detailed information about digital cameras, supporting equipment, and technological devices used in creating digital copies of documents.
The publication also discusses the complete digitization workflow, including the establishment of digitization laboratories, quality assurance procedures, digitization standards, and copyright considerations. Additional sections explore digital file management systems such as DSpace, Greenstone Digital Library, and FEDORA, along with topics like digital curation, web archiving, digital preservation evolution, digital rights management, and security issues.
A dedicated section on digital file formats explains different file types and their suitability for preserving various forms of documents and information resources. Written in a practical and accessible style, this book serves as a valuable resource for librarians, archivists, information professionals, researchers, students of Library and Information Science, and institutions engaged in digital preservation and digital library development.
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Book Details
- Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
- ISBN: 9788193431139
- Year of Publication: 2017
- Language: English
- Binding: HardBound
- Pages: 146
About the Book
This book has been prepared with the objective of providing a complete and practical guide for librarians and information professionals involved in converting printed documents into digital formats. With the growing demand for digitization of manuscripts, rare books, theses, dissertations, and other valuable library materials, digital preservation has become an essential activity in modern libraries and information centres.
The publication addresses the increasing involvement of library professionals in digitization projects, often undertaken without adequate technical knowledge or expertise. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of digital preservation so that professionals can independently manage digitization projects while ensuring quality control and adherence to technical standards.
The book is organized into several detailed chapters covering all major aspects of digitization and digital preservation. The initial chapter introduces the basics of digitization and explains technical issues related to the digitization process. Another chapter focuses on digitization tools, including detailed information about digital cameras, supporting equipment, and technological devices used in creating digital copies of documents.
The publication also discusses the complete digitization workflow, including the establishment of digitization laboratories, quality assurance procedures, digitization standards, and copyright considerations. Additional sections explore digital file management systems such as DSpace, Greenstone Digital Library, and FEDORA, along with topics like digital curation, web archiving, digital preservation evolution, digital rights management, and security issues.
A dedicated section on digital file formats explains different file types and their suitability for preserving various forms of documents and information resources. Written in a practical and accessible style, this book serves as a valuable resource for librarians, archivists, information professionals, researchers, students of Library and Information Science, and institutions engaged in digital preservation and digital library development.
