New publication: Moving Theory Into Practice

From: Robin Dale (Robin_Dale@NOTES.RLG.ORG)
Date: Fri May 12 2000 - 13:44:25 CDT

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    "Moving Theory Into Practice" is now available!

    Moving Theory into Practice: Digital Imaging for Libraries and Archives, Anne R. Kenney and Oya Y. Rieger, editors and principal authors, (Mountain View, CA: Research Libraries Group, 2000). 189 pp. ISBN 0-9700225-0-6

     "Beyond its many virtues -- well-researched, well-written, well-presented, relevant -- is a simple principle: present the best technical knowledge currently around..." (Colin Webb, National Library of Australia)

      "Kenney and Rieger have joined authoritative and informative essays with practical advice and case histories from dozens of digital imaging projects world wide. This book is a "must read" for any librarian or archivist tackling a digital imaging project."
    (Roy Tennant, University of California, Berkeley)

    This new publication from RLG is a self-help reference for libraries, archives, museum or other institutions that choose to reformat cultural resources to digital image form. Moving Theory into Practice advocates an integrated approach to digital imaging programs, from selection to access to preservation, with a heavy emphasis on the intersection of institutional, cultural objectives and practical digital applications.

    The work is a timely and valuable reference for funders, managers, librarians, archivists, curators, system analysts, programmers, administrators, faculty, and other scholars. It focuses on an interdependent circle of considerations associated with digital imaging programs in cultural institutions. It addresses issues of concern to many key players and stakeholders in such imaging initiatives. It provides vital guidance in a complex arena, bringing to bear the contributions of more than 40 experts.

    Complementing the book's nine chapters, some thirty sidebars highlight major issues, point out pertinent research trends, and identify relevant emerging technologies and techniques. From decision-making, to sound practices, to turning projects into sustainable digital programs, Moving Theory into Practice provides a wealth of balanced information and counsel.

    To order copy of the book or to obtain more information, see http://www.rlg.org/preserv/mtip2000.html.
         (from North American, and other world sites)

    http://www.rlg.ac.uk/preserv/mtip2000.html
         (from UK Janet sites) or

    http://www.ohio.rlg.org/preserv/mtip2000.html
         (from most European sites)

    Robin L. Dale RLG Member Programs & Initiatives 1200 Villa Street Mountain View, CA 94041-1100

    Ph: (650) 691-2238 Fax: 650.964.0943 Email: mailto:Robin.Dale@notes.rlg.org

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