strategy
Capturing archival materials using digital imaging
Synonyms:
Archiving digital metadataReformating research source materials digitally
Context:
Digital materials are increasingly important in the development of research collections. In particular, the preservation and reformatting community is in the process of incorporating digitization into their repertoire along with microfilming efforts. Implementation:
The Research Libraries Group's Working Group on Preservation Issues of Metadata and the RLG Working Group On Preservation and Reformatting Information are working on the challenges of creating digital master files that have preservation-based intent. Broader:
Managing digital informationDeveloping imaging techniquesSafeguarding endangered library collectionsAdvancing digital techniques Facilitated by:
Developing imaging industry Organizations:
Research Libraries Group Subjects:
Information → ReferenceInformation → Archives
Research, Standards → Research
Informatics, Classification → Informatics
Psychology → Imagery
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
