Digitizing your collection : public library success stories

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Label

Digitizing your collection : public library success stories

Title remainder

public library success stories

Statement of responsibility

Susanne Caro ; with contributions by Sam Meister, Tammy Ravas, and Wendy Walker

Creator

• Caro, Susanne, 1980-

Contributor

• Ravas, Tammy, 1977-
• Meister, Sam
• Walker, Wendy, 1974-

Author

• Walker, Wendy, 1974-
• Caro, Susanne, 1980-
• Ravas, Tammy, 1977-
• Meister, Sam

Subject

• Digital preservation
• Libraries -- Special collections | Electronic information resources
• Library materials -- Conservation and restoration
• Library materials -- Digitization
• Public libraries -- United States -- Case studies

Genre

• Case studies

Language

eng

Summary

"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"--

Assigning source

Publisher's website

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

025.8/4

Index

index present

LC call number

Z701.3.D54

LC item number

C37 2016

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography