Class: Digitization for Small Institutions

Participants will learn about starting a digitization program. The first session covers the basics of project planning, equipment selection, digitization preparation, care and during digitization. The second session covers technical information relevant to getting started with digitization, such as metadata, file format selection, compression, and more. The class also covers quality control, access, and touches upon basic concepts of digital preservation as relevant to small institutions planning digital projects.

Learning Outcomes

• Define criteria for project planning
• Recommend digitization workflow and planning solutions for starting a digital program
• Recognize and follow best practices and standards for digitization
• Establish priorities for digitization

To register for this class, visit the LYRASIS website.