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Libraries recognize the importance of digitizing archival material to improve access to and preservation of their special collections. This book provides a step-by-step guide for creating digital collections, including examples and practical tips. It illustrates concepts with an ongoing case study at the end of each chapter.

Archival materials --- Library materials --- Digitization. --- Digitalization of library materials --- Digitization of library materials --- Digitalization of archival materials --- Digitization of archival materials --- Digital libraries.

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Placing the responsibilities of preservation on every staff member in each department, Higginbotham and Wild assert that by decentralizing preservation activities and integrating them into ongoing library functions, you will preserve materials effectively, efficiently, and with buy-in from staff. Apply their proven strategies to:. Create an ''around-the-building'' approach to preservation. Implement preventative ''on-the-job''' techniques. Identify ''who-does-what'' following the functional listing in the table of contents. Libraries of all types and sizes cannot afford to not involve all libr

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This book examines the ethical issues and dilemmas that arise in digital libraries, and the codes of conduct, professional guidelines and ethics resources used in resolving them. The book begins with an overview of classical and applied ethics, then reviews the codes of conduct of professional information societies (libraries, archivists, information technology). The book then examines issues and situations that arise in digitization and digital library management, and explores the ways established information ethics can be applied and adapted to these cases.Looks at ethics rel

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Many libraries across the country have found ways to create wonderful digital collections, and this book shows you how you can too.

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Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power-outages mishaps like these can not only bring library services to a grinding halt, but can also destroy collections and even endanger employees. Preparing for the unexpected is the foundation of a library s best response. Expert Kahn comes to the rescue with this timely update of the best step-by-step, how-to guide for preparing and responding to all types of library disasters. This completely revised third edition offers: Quick and efficient guidance for creating protocols and response plans tailored to your own institution ; Pointers for handling all kinds of library materials when damaged; The last information on preparing for technology recovery; Up-to-date information on prevention equipment and materials; Dozens of reproducible checklists and forms, and a comprehensive list of resources. Kahn s guide gives libraries the tools they need to face any emergency, no matter the size or scope. -- Amazon

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