Message-Id: <199710081951.MAA45886@dns.ccit.arizona.edu> Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 14:51:59 -0600 From: Anne Troy <mailto:troyx003@MAROON.TC.UMN.EDU> Subject: Re: Digitization standards (Anne Kenney's book) To: mailto:IMAGELIB@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
I was able to check it out of our library, but if you're just starting out, it's worth the price -- lots of good advice on how to manage large-scale projects, and if you're unfamiliar with any of the hardware, software, or lingo used, it's very clearly explained. >
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>Here's the information about the publication:
>The Department of Preservation and Conservation, Cornell University
>Library, is pleased to announce the publication of Digital Imaging for
>Libraries and Archives by Anne R. Kenney and Stephen Chapman. This 200
>page guide represents a greatly expanded version of the training manual
>used in Cornell's series of digital imaging workshops. It begins with a
>theoretical overview of the key concepts, vocabulary, and challenges
>associated with digital conversion of paper- and film-based materials.
>This is followed by an overview of the hardware/software, communications,
>and managerial considerations associated with implementing a technical
>infrastructure to support a full imaging program. Additional chapters
>present information on the creation of databases and indexes, the
>implications of outsourcing imaging services, converting photographs and
>film intermediates, issues associated with providing long-term access to
>digital information, and suggestions for continuing education. The guide
>is issued in loose-leaf format to facilitate updates and includes two
>formula cards designed to assist librarians and archivists with determining
>conversion, storage, and access requirements.
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>The price of the guide is $75.00 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling
>within the U.S., $8.00 for Canada and $20.00 for all other countries.
>Orders must be prepaid, with checks made payable to "Department of
>Preservation, Cornell University," with payment in U.S. funds. For
>ordering information, contact Pamela Clearwater, B38 Olin Library, Cornell
>University, Ithaca, NY 14853, 607-255- 9841 or mailto:pac8@cornell.edu
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