Digital imaging
Refers to the capture, processing, storage and preservation of images in digital formats.
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Archiving and Management of Digital Images Based on an Embedded Metadata Framework
Chen, Chao-chen; Liu, Cjien-cheng
(Date Created: 15 Oct 2009)
- This paper presented at the International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications 2009 (Seoul, Korea, 12-16 October 2009) discusses the importance of metadata for digital archives and proposes an embedded metadata framework to enable users or the system access to information on digital image files at any time.
- http://dcpapers.dublincore.org/ojs/pubs/article/view/951/953
- Proc. Int’l Conf. on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications 2009 pp. 71-84
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Capturing Technical Metadata for Digital Still Images
Dale, Robin L.; Waibel, Günter
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Oct 2004)
- This article examines the importance of technical metadata in the preservation of digital images. It describes NISO (National Information Standards Organization) Z39.87 and the documentation of file formats, the development of a data dictionary independent of file formats by PREMIS, the automatic exposure initiative which will automate technical metadata collection and emerging developments in archival file formats.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070511/viewer/file1
195.html#article1
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Costs of Digital Imaging Projects
Puglia, S
In: RLG DigiNews
(Last Updated: 15 Oct 1999)
(United States of America)
- This article examines the digitisation process and assigns costs to digitisation projects including the long-term maintenance of digitised material.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070519/viewer/file1
215.html#feature
- Digital Image Asset Management at the National Gallery of Art (US)
Dueker, Peter; Newman, Alan
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Dec 2006)
(United States of America)
- This article provides an overview of the National Gallery of Art's digital asset management strategy and system.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070519/viewer/file1
650.html#article2
- Digital Images Archiving Study : Final Draft
Anderson, Sheila [et al.]
(Date Created: Mar 2006)
(United Kingdom)
- This article is part of a series of feasibility studies produced by the AHDS (Arts and Humanities Data Service) which aim to assess the
preservation risk and retention criteria for digital content. The purpose of the Digital images study is to define the preservation requirements of digital image files and to determine archiving
methodologies and future research directions. Issues discussed include the properties of digital images, preservation methods, images metadata, life cycle models and assessing preservation costs.
- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/FinaldraftImagesArchivingStud
y.pdf
- Digital Imaging - How Far Have We Come and What Still Needs to be Done?
Puglia, Steven; Rhodes, Erin
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Apr 2007)
- This article considers progress, achievements and the future of digital imaging.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070519/viewer/file1
37.html#article2
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Digital Imaging for Photographic Collections: Foundations for Technical Standards
Frey, F.; Image Permanence Institute
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Dec 1997)
- This report provides guidance based on findings from a project carried out by the Image Permanence Institute (IPI) to investigate the key technical issues encountered in digitising library and archives photographic collections.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070511/viewer/file1
801.html#com
- Digital Negative (DNG)
Adobe Systems Inc.
(Date Created: Oct 2004)
- Adobe has announced a new public format for raw digital camera files, the Digital Negative (DNG) file format. DNG offers an open format for archiving proprietary raw files from a diverse range of cameras by different manufacturers, which has positive implications for their long-term preservation. Adobe has also launched a freely available software tool, the Adobe DNG converter, which can translate many of the proprietary files in use today into the new format. Both the Adobe DNG converter and the DNG file format specification are available for download.
- http://www.adobe.com/products/dng/main.html
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DoD-NARA Scanned Images Standards Conference
MacTavish, Sue
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Apr 1999)
(United States of America)
Reviewed by: DoD-NARA Scanned Images Standards Conference
- This technical feature reviews the proceedings of a Scanned Images Standards Conference, sponsored by the US Department of Defense (DoD) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The conference reviewed imaging standards and examined the status of selected imaging projects.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070513/viewer/file3
585.html#technical1
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DoD-NARA Scanned Images Standards Conference
Research Libraries Group
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Apr 1999)
(United States of America)
- This article provides an overview of the papers presented at the conference.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070513/viewer/file3
585.html#technical1
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Editors Interview: JPEG 2000
Lee, Daniel
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Dec 2002)
- An interview with Dr Daniel Lee, convenor of ISO's JPEG group, about JPEG 2000, an emerging alternative image encoding format offering advantages over the current JPEG standard, including lossless compression and support for multiple resolutions.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070513/viewer/file8
82.html#interview
- FAQ: The Missing Dimension in Web-based Museum Exhibitions: Obstacles to Adding Depth to Digital Data
Entlich, Richard
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Dec 2006)
- This article discusses the development of virtual museum exhibitions based on three dimensional imagery on the web,and the obstacles to creation, dissemination and management.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070519/viewer/file1
650.html#article5
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Guidelines for Image Capture
Chapman, S.
(Date Created: Feb 1999)
- Five topics related to digital image capture are reviewed, with the objective of identifying the points in the reformatting workflow that would most benefit from the development of guidelines. They are: materials handling, systems quality, digital master quality, derivatives, and file naming. Each of the five sections includes introductory comments, a list of issues, a review of technology, and a summary of practice to gauge where perspectives are similar and where they vary. The sections conclude with lists of questions to promote further discussion.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/09/28/0000073852/viewer/file2
55.html
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Introduction to Imaging : Issues in Constructing an Image Database
Besser, Howard; Trant, Jennifer
(Last Updated: 2003)
- This site introduces the technology and vocabulary of digital imaging as they relate to the development of image databases depicting works found in museum collections. It illustrates the choices that must be made when images are captured, and outlines the areas in which institutional strategies regarding the use of imaging technologies must be developed.
- http://www.getty.edu/research/institute/standards/introimages/index.ht
ml
- Revised edition 2003 available online and in print from the Getty Bookshop http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/imagingrev.html
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Joint RLG and NPO Conference on Guidelines for Digital Imaging
Beagrie, Neil; Elkington, Nancy
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Oct 1998)
- Report from RLG DigiNews, 15 Oct 1998, Vol 2, No 5
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070511/viewer/file3
642.html#feature1
- Legibility and Large-Scale Digitization
York, Jeremy
(Date Created: Nov 2008)
(United States of America)
- This report (49 p.) for the Hathi Trust considers the factors that affect legibility of digital materials on computer screens and as print-on-demand products from digital files in the context of large-scale digitisation projects. Compression is briefly considered and the factors that affect print readability and brightness contrast are discussed in detail.
- http://www.hathitrust.org/technical_reports/Legibility.pdf
- Myths and Fallacies of Digital Photographs and Their Preservation
Becker, Christoph; Rauber, Andreas
(Date Created: 31 Mar 2009)
- This Digital Preservation Europe briefing paper reviews the challenges of preserving digital photographs and outlines recommendations for best practices to ensure future accessibility.
- http://www.digitalpreservationeurope.eu/publications/briefs/digital_ph
otographs_and_their_preservation.pdf
- Digital Preservation Europe Briefing Paper
- Storing Your Digital Images
Bockaert, Vincent
(Date Created: 2006)
- This article examines two digital image storage methods - hard disk and optical storage,. The methods are examined in terms of costs, data stability, data recovery and long term storage.
- http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Storage/Issues_01.htm
- Survey of Record-Keeping Practices of Photographers using Digital Technology
Bushey, Jessica
(Date Created: 28 Aug 2005)
- This survey is part of the InterPARES 2 focus area on artistic activities. Digital photography is used in many areas including for artistic, industrial, scientific, medical and e-government purposes. The survey’s objectives are to gather data relating to the types of records that are produced by professional photographers using digital technology, their assumptions regarding the access to their records over the long-term and the nature and variety of digital imagery and record-keeping systems they use. The analysis of the data will provide the basis for the production of guidelines for digital photography which will be written by InterPARES.
- http://www.interpares.org/display_file.cfm?doc=ip2_digital_photo_recor
dkeeping_report.pdf
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Three Manufacturers form PASS Group to Safeguard Files
Digital Photography Review
(Date Created: 27 Sep 2004)
- Konica Minolta, Fuji Film and Eastman Kodak have formed the Picture Archiving and Sharing Standard (PASS) Group.This press release outlines this important step in the development of a set of storage standards which will enable viewing of digital photos that are saved on CDs, DVDs and other media in the long term. Although initially aimed at the consumer market, the standard could have implications for all sectors.
- http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04092705pass_group.asp
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Moving Theory into Practice: Digital Imaging for Libraries and Archives
Kenney, Anne R.; Rieger, Oya Y.
(Date Created: Apr 2000)
(United States of America)
- An RLG sponsored publication on digitization and digital preservation designed to assist in creating integrated digital imaging projects. Topics discussed include digital conversion, benchmarking, quality control, metadata, access and retrieval, image management and web delivery, digital preservation and the development and sustainability of digital imaging initiatives.
It includes extra commentary from more than 50 experts in their field and numerous additional reference sources. Winner of the Society of the American Archivists 2001 Waldo Leland Gifford Award.
- ISBN: 0-9700225-0-6
- http://www.oclc.org/programs/publications/reports.htm
- Available for dowload as PDF from OCLC Corporate Library Collection http://library.oclc.org/index.php
- Permanent Pixels : Building Blocks for the Longevity of Digital Surrogates of Historical Photographs
Van Horik, Rene
(Date Created: Oct 2005)
- This in-depth (220 p.) publication concentrates on the long term preservation of digital surrogates. The book presents a detailed examination of digital preservation strategies, file format standards, metadata schemas and a discussion of some experiments on the longevity of the digital surrogates.
- ISBN: 9069844621
- http://www.knaw.nl/publicaties/pdf/20051103.pdf
- DANS Studies in Digital Archiving, no. 1
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- Archiving 2008
Jun 2008
, Berne, Switzerland
(Switzerland)
- This conference is the fifth archiving conference sponsored by the Society for Imaging Science and Technology. It will bring together experts in digital archiving, imaging, and digital preservation.
- http://www.imaging.org/ist/store/physpub.cfm?seriesid=28&pubid=878
- Online abstracts available and full papers and proceedings available for purchase from http://www.imaging.org/store/physpub.cfm?seriesid=28&pubid=878.
- Archiving 2009
04 - 07 May 2009
, Arlington, Virginia
Society for Imaging Science & Technology
(United States of America)
- This conference will present "expert perspectives on topics such as storage, media and technology obsolescence, sustainable business models, and formats and standards. Techniques for producing, capturing, preserving, indexing, and accessing digital objects and images are explored in depth." Keynotes by Steve Knight (NLNZ), Dan Clancy (Google Book Search) and Clifford Lynch (CNI).
- http://www.imaging.org/ist/store/physpub.cfm?seriesid=28&pubid=910
- Proceedings (ISBN 978-0-89208-284-1)
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Archiving 2010
01 - 04 Jun 2010
, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, This conference Den Haag, Netherlands
Society for Imaging Sciences and Technology
(Netherlands)
- This IS&T conference to be held at the Koninlijke Bibliotheek will focus on creating and managing digital collections, technical processes imaging and workflows, and long-term access stratregies.
- http://www.imaging.org/IST/conferences/archiving/
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Changing Images : the Role of Photographic Collections in a Digital Age : an International SEPIA Conference
18 - 20 Sep 2003
, Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki, Finland
(Date Created: 2003)
- The focus of this conference was on management of photographic collections, increasing access to the photographic heritage, and the problems of preservation (of photographs as well as digital collections). The conference empahsised application of new technology, solutions for issues like scanning requirements, descriptions, searching and metadata, user requirements, inter-operability, digital asset management, financial and organizational aspects, exploitation of collections, copyright etc. The results of the SEPIA project were also presented at the conference.
Links to Powerpoint presentations are available - http://www.knaw.nl/ecpa/sepia/conference.html#papers
- http://www.knaw.nl/ecpa/sepia/conference.html
- DIAL '06 : 2nd International Conference
on Document Image Analysis for Libraries
27 - 28 Apr 2006
, Lyon
(Date Created: 2006)
(France)
- Topics include Imaging & compression standards for document preservation, guaranteeing authenticity of document images and file formats & representations of document images, as well as OCR. Proceedings available at http://liris.cnrs.fr/dial2006/proceedings.html list papers.
- http://liris.cnrs.fr/dial2006/
- IMPACT Conference 2009 : OCR and Mass Digitisation : Challenges between Full Text, Imaging and Language
06 - 07 Apr 2009
, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague
IMPACT Project
(Netherlands)
- This 2 day conference will focus on exchanging views on OCR of historical text, as well as presenting some preliminary results from the first year of the IMPACT project. It will look at new technology for OCR for mass digitisation of cultural heritage material and future prospects. Proceedings and presentations available.
- http://www.impact-project.eu/about-the-project/news/ic2009/
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Joint RLG and NPO Preservation Conference : Guidelines for Digital Imaging : Conference Papers
28 - 30 Sep 1998
, University of Warwick, Scarman House
Research Libraries Group
(Last Updated: 3 Mar 1999)
(United Kingdom)
Has papers: Guidelines for Image Capture
; Guidelines vs. Guidance for Digital Imaging: The Opportunity Before Us
; Guidance for Selecting Materials for Digitisation
; Canadian Overview
; Issues and Approaches to Preservation Metadata
- Page has links to Conference papers.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070519/viewer/file2
391.html
- This URL is for index to past publications click on link
- VAST 2007: Future Technologies to Empower Heritage Professionals
26 - 30 Nov 2007
, Brighton, U.K.
(United Kingdom)
- This conference was the 8th International symposium on Virtual Reality Archaeology and Intelligent Cultural Heritage and incorporated the 5th EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage. Proceedings available from EPOCH Network of Excellence.
- http://aranea.brighton.ac.uk/vast2007/index.php
- Proceedings (ISBN 978-963-8046-89-5) published by Archaeolingua. PDF http://public-repository.epoch-net.org/publications/VAST2007/vast2007.pdf
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Organisations and Websites
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- Clearinghouse of Image Databases and the IMAGELIB listserv archives
Glogoff, S.; The University of Arizona Library
(Regularly Updated)
(United States of America)
- This website includes a database which gathered technical and descriptive information about imaging projects as information resources and an associated listserv. The database includes brief descriptions of the projects and provides contact details for further information. The database began in 1994 and submissions were closed in August 2008 as no additions were received for a number of years. The database is still available for searching and the listserv continues.
- http://elearn.arizona.edu/imagelib/
- IMPACT : Improving Access to Text
IMPACT Project
(Date Created: Jan 2008)
- This project is aimed at improving access to historical text through removing barriers to mass digitisation in Europe by supporting development of innovative OCR software and linguistic technology tools. The project started 1 January 2008 and will run for 4 years. Partners include seven libraries, six research institutes and two private sector companies and will collectively constitute a Centre of Competence sharing best practice and expertise with cultural heritage communities in Europe. The project is funded under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Commission (FP7), Cooperation Work Programme for ICT and is coordinated by the National Library of the Netherlands (Koninklijke Bibliotheek).
- http://www.impact-project.eu/
- JISC Digital Media - Still Images, Moving Images and Sound Advice
JISC Digital Media
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- This website replaces TASI (Technical Advisory Service for Images) with expanded content to provide advice on moving images and sound in addition to still images. Training opportunities and case studies and a Helpdesk for UK HE community are also included.
- http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/
- JPEG 2000 in Libraries and Archives
University of Connecticut
(Regularly Updated)
- The decision to create this Web site arose out the Symposium on the Adoption of JPEG 2000 by Archives and Libraries on November 4-5, 2004. The website allows users to register and post their own information on best practice, articles, projects, and products that use the standard. The website provides access to the Symposium report and project briefing; access to resources by type and focus and access to an associated blog. The website has a companion mailing list discussing the application of JPEG 2000 in libraries and archives.
- http://j2karclib.info/
- OpenRAW : Digital Image Preservation Through Open Documentation
OpenRAW
(Regularly Updated)
- This website was initiated by a group of digital photographers as a reaction to proprietary raw file formats and the negative impact of these formats on digital preservation and future access. Currently, each manufacturer's format is proprietary and has multiple variations for different camera models. The goal of this organisation is to encourage camera manufacturers to publicly document their RAW image formats.
- http://www.openraw.org/
- SaveMyMemories.org
International Imaging Industry Association (I3A)
(Date Created: 2007)
- This web site developed by the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A) provides guidance for preservation, storage and archiving of personal digital photos.
- http://www.savemymemories.org/Default.aspx
- Still Images: Managing a Project
JISC Digital Media
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- The project management section of the JISC Digital Media (formerly TASI) website contains a comprehensive set of introductory and detailed case studies covering many aspects of digital project management and advice on copyright. Although focusing on images many issues are relevant to a range of digital projects.
- http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/stillimages/docs/category/managing-a
-project/
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Technical Advisory Service for Images (TASI)
TASI
(Last Updated: 08 Feb 2009)
(United Kingdom)
- TASI was a service funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) set up to advise and support the academic community on the digital creation, storage and delivery of image-related information. Its web site ( http://www.tasi.ac.uk/) provided information relevant to those interested in preserving access to digital images and links to other resources. On 9 February 2009 it was rebranded as JISC Digital Media and content was extended to moving images and sound.
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- DOHM : Digitisation of Heritage Matrials
Long, Andrew Stawowczyk
(Date Created: Mar 2008)
(Australia)
- This training program in digital copying and archiving of still images was developed by the National Library of Australia for small organisations and groups with limited resources. It includes software and workflows tailored specifically for groups with limited budgets.
- http://www.nla.gov.au/preserve/dohm/
- Moving Theory Into Practice : Digital Imaging Tutorial :
Management
Research Dept., Cornell University Library
(Date Created: 2003)
- This section of the Cornell Digital Imaging Tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of project management issues. It discusses areas such as the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing, the importance of communication and the need to monitor project stages. It also contains an interactive checklist allowing the user to gain a greater understanding of the type of tasks that should occur during each part of a project
- http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/tutorial/management/manage
ment-01.html
- Moving Theory Into Practice : Digital Imaging Tutorial : Technical Infrastructure : Digitization Chain
Research Dept., Cornell University Library
(Last Updated: 2003)
- This section of the Cornell tutorial discusses the technical components underpinning a digitisation workflow. It covers image creation (scanners and image processing), file management (tracking and storage), and image delivery (networks, monitors and printers). It describes considerations to be aware of at each stage and offers guidance on decision making. E.g. in thinking about choosing a scanner, questions include 'is the scanner compatible with the documents?', 'can it produce the requisite quality?' and 'can this scanner support the production schedule and conversion budget?'.
- http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/tutorial/technical/technic
alA-01.html
- Moving Theory into Practice: Digital Imaging Tutorial
Entlich, Richard; Kenney, Anne R; Rieger, Oya Y
In: Moving Theory into Practice: Digital Imaging for Libraries and Archives
(Last Updated: 15 Sep 2002)
(United States of America)
- An online digital imaging tutorial developed by the Department of Preservation and Conservation of Cornell University Library as an introduction to the use of digital imaging. Includes sections encompassing all the major aspects of digital imaging: Selection, Conversion, Quality Control, Metadata, Technical Infrastructure, Presentation, Digital Preservation, and Management. It is designed to be self-guided and self-paced, and complementary to the Moving Theory into Practice book and workshop series and includes frequent "reality checks" for evaluating the understanding of the presented material and provides suggestions for further reading.
- http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/tutorial/
- SaveMyMemories.org
International Imaging Industry Association (I3A)
(Date Created: 2007)
- This web site developed by the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A) provides guidance for preservation, storage and archiving of personal digital photos.
- http://www.savemymemories.org/Default.aspx
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Policies, Strategies & Guidelines
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- Advice on Still Images : Creating New Digital Media
JISC Digital Media
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- The site from JISC Digital Media (formerly TASI) provides introductory and comprehensive information on a wide variety of topics surrounding the creation of digital images. Topics include colour management, file formats, compression, digital cameras, digitising microfilm and fiche image editing software, quality assurance, and scanners.
- http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/stillimages/docs/category/creating-n
ew-digital-media/
- APIS Imaging Standards
Ortiz, Dave; Ast, Rodney
(Date Created: Jan 2006)
(United States of America)
- This document gives guidelines on the imaging standards for the APIS (Advanced Papyrological Information System) Project, a collections-based repository hosting information about and images of papyrological materials (e.g. papyri, ostraca, wood tablets, etc) located in collections around the world. APIS is hosted by Columbia Universities Library Digital Program.
- http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/projects/digital/apis/imaging_guidelin
es_2006Jan.pdf
- BCR's CDP Digital Imaging Best Practices Version 2.0
BCR's CDP Digital Imaging Best Practices Working Group
(Date Created: Jun 2008)
(United States of America)
- This best practice guideline updates the Western States Digital Imaging Best Practices originally published by the the Colorado Digitization Program in 2003. It is a guide for digitisation in cultural heritage institutions wishing to optimise accessibility and interoperability.
- http://www.bcr.org/cdp/best/digital-imaging-bp.pdf
- Cross Media : Sustainability of Digital Collections
JISC Digital Media
(Date Created: Feb 2006)
(United Kingdom)
- This section of JISC Digital Media (formerlyTASI) covers how to plan for and maintain sustainability of digital collections after project completion. The document covers approaches to sustainability such as maintenance, integration and re-purposing. Practical measures for ensuring sustainability are also discussed including the use of standards, QA and documentation. Options for financing sustainability are also canvassed.
- http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/crossmedia/advice/sustainability-of-
digital-collections/
- Digital Imaging for Photographic Collections : Foundations for Technical Standards
Frey, Franziska S. ; Reilly, James M.
(Last Updated: 2006)
(United States of America)
- This 52-page booklet offers guidelines that cultural institutions may use in their efforts to convert their photographic collections to digital form. It identifies the key issues affecting image quality, clarifies the choices that must be made before embarking on a digitizing project, and explores ways to measure digital image quality. 1st ed. 1999 and 2nd ed. published 2006
- http://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/shtml_sub/digibook.pdf
- Available in print and online at this URL
- Digital Practice : Guidelines For Digitising Images In NSW Public Libraries
Atkinson, L.; Peppard, J.P.; Practico Pty. Ltd.; State Library of New South Wales; Swinburne Library Information Service (SLIS); Whitehead, D.
(Date Created: Jul 2005)
(Australia)
- Targeted toward public library local studies collections, the publication provides guidance on digitisation of images. Topics include selection, metadata, image resolution, file management and access. Each section provides minimum standards, best practice standards, rationale for recommendations and technical explanations. The guide also contains an image digitisation workflow and glossary of terms.
- ISBN: 073137154 2
- http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/public_libraries/docs/digital.pdf
- Digital Preservation Guidance Note 4 : Graphics File Formats. Issue 2
Brown, Adrian
(Date Created: Aug 2008)
(United Kingdom)
- This guidance note issued by The National Archives (TNA) Digital Preservation Department provides advice on the general issues that should be considered by the creators and managers of electronic records when selecting file formats for use with images. Types of graphic format considered include raster graphics, vector graphics and metafiles.
- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/graphic-file-formats.pdf
- DPGN-04. Available in PDF and RTF from http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/preservation/advice/digital.htm
- Digital Preservation Guidance Note 5 : Image Compression. Issue 2
Brown, Adrian
(Date Created: Aug 2008)
(United Kingdom)
- This guidance note issued by The National Archives (TNA) Digital Preservation Department provides advice on general issues, which should be considered by the creators and managers of electronic records when considering image compression. The lossiness of the algorithms described and the circumstances in which they are most efficient are considered.
- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/image-compression.pdf
- DPGN-05. Available in PDF and RTF Versions from http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/preservation/advice/digital.htm
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Digital Preservation Guidance Note 5: Image Compression
Brown, Adrian
(Date Created: Jun 2003)
(United Kingdom)
- "This guidance note issued by National Archives (UK) provides advice on general issues which should be considered by the creators and managers of electronic records when considering image compression." Superseded by Version 2 August 2008.
- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/image_compression.pdf
- Available as PDF and RTF from http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/preservation/advice/digital.htm
- DOHM : Digitisation of Heritage Matrials
Long, Andrew Stawowczyk
(Date Created: Mar 2008)
(Australia)
- This training program in digital copying and archiving of still images was developed by the National Library of Australia for small organisations and groups with limited resources. It includes software and workflows tailored specifically for groups with limited budgets.
- http://www.nla.gov.au/preserve/dohm/
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Guides to Quality in Visual Resource Imaging
D'Amato, Donald P.; Frey, Franziska; Serenson Colet, Linda; Williams, Don
(Date Created: Jul 2000)
(United States of America)
- A set of five guides written in conjunction with the Digital Library Federation, Council on Library and Information Resources, and Research Libraries Group to identify imaging technologies and practices for visual resources. Practical information is offered on planning a project, selecting a scanner, factors affecting image quality, measuring quality of digital masters, and file formats for master files. This is not a static publication, but will be updated periodically to keep it up-to-date with current standards and best practices.
- http://www.diglib.org/pubs/dlf091/
- Introduction To Imaging : Project Planning
Besser, Howard
- This section of the Getty Trust's Introduction To Imaging provides a concise overview of project management topics including legal issues, workflow and ensuring an understanding of user requirements. The coverage of some areas is quite brief while particular sections are expanded through pointers to other parts of the website.
- http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/standards/introimage
s/planning.html
- Introduction To Imaging : Selecting Scanners
Besser, Howard
- This section of the Getty guide Introduction to Imaging provides a concise illustrated overview of different types of scanners. It includes an introduction to the technology, equipment features and guidance on how to approach choosing a scanner.
- http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/standards/introimage
s/scanners.html
- Managing Your Photographs: The Basics
Digital Preservation Europe
(Date Created: Apr 2009)
- This guide has been developed for photographers (professional and amateur) and small photo studios wanting to control photographs and corresponding information. It provides guidance on management, storage, access & security, records management, and digital preservation.
- http://www.digitalpreservationeurope.eu/publications/reports/D2_4_Tail
ored_version_of_the_records_management_module.pdf
- D2.4 Tailored version of the records Management and Long term Access Module for the Photography Sector
- Still Images: Managing a Project
JISC Digital Media
(Regularly Updated)
(United Kingdom)
- The project management section of the JISC Digital Media (formerly TASI) website contains a comprehensive set of introductory and detailed case studies covering many aspects of digital project management and advice on copyright. Although focusing on images many issues are relevant to a range of digital projects.
- http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/stillimages/docs/category/managing-a
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- Sustainability of Digital Formats : Planning for Library Of Congress Collections : Still Images
Library of Congress
(Regularly Updated)
(United States of America)
- The site operates as a technical information source on digital file formats. The information is intended to aid decision-making on options for long-term preservation of digital content. The site makes recommendations and gives reasons why some formats are preferable to others in terms of their capacity to support long-term access to content. This is a comprehensive information source produced by an organisation committed to maintaining and updating information about preservation of digital content.
- http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/formats/content/still.shtml
- Technical Guidelines For Digitizing Archival Materials for Electronic Access: Creation of Production Master Files - Raster Images
Puglia, Steven; Reed, Jeffrey; Rhodes, Erin
(Date Created: Jun 2004)
(United States of America)
- Targeted toward archives and other preservation agencies, this publication provides guidance on creation of high quality master images from which surrogates might be generated for distribution, online display or printing. Detailed technical guidelines are provided for digitisation of text, artworks, maps, plans, photographs, and objects. Topics include metadata, file formats, quality control and digital image capture.
- http://www.archives.gov/preservation/technical/guidelines.html
- PDF of guidelines and matrix available for download from this web page.
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Western States Digital Imaging Best Practices
Collaborative Digitization Program
(Last Updated: 22 May 2003)
(United States of America)
- The guide provides information on image capture, presentation, storage, and preservation for text, photographs, maps and other graphic materials. It contains guidance on scanning and file formats, hardware, software, quality control and colour management. It includes a set of general principles underpinning recommendations throughout the guide. These include scanning at a level of quality that will meet requirements and avoid the need to rescan in the future. As well as technical topics, there is information on staffing, training, costs and how to approach the issue of whether to scan inhouse or outsource to a vendor. The guide was superceded by BCR's CDP Digital Imaging Best Practices version 2 in June 2008.
- http://web.archive.org/web/20060228101524/www.cdpheritage.org/digital/
scanning/documents/WSDIBP_v1.pdf
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Projects and Case Studies
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- Digital Image Archive of Medieval Music (DIAMM)
DIAMM
(Regularly Updated)
- A collaborative project of the University of Oxford and Royal Holloway, University of London, the Digital Archive of Medieval Music has been established as a permanent electronic archive of European medieval polyphonic music. Also developed in consultation with the Arts and Humanities Data Service, the DIAMM project outcome emphasises the permanent preservation of digital images.
- http://www.diamm.ac.uk/
- Digital Image Asset Management at the National Gallery of Art (US)
Dueker, Peter; Newman, Alan
In: RLG DigiNews
(Date Created: 15 Dec 2006)
(United States of America)
- This article provides an overview of the National Gallery of Art's digital asset management strategy and system.
- http://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/OCC/2007/08/08/0000070519/viewer/file1
650.html#article2
- IMPACT : Improving Access to Text
IMPACT Project
(Date Created: Jan 2008)
- This project is aimed at improving access to historical text through removing barriers to mass digitisation in Europe by supporting development of innovative OCR software and linguistic technology tools. The project started 1 January 2008 and will run for 4 years. Partners include seven libraries, six research institutes and two private sector companies and will collectively constitute a Centre of Competence sharing best practice and expertise with cultural heritage communities in Europe. The project is funded under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Commission (FP7), Cooperation Work Programme for ICT and is coordinated by the National Library of the Netherlands (Koninklijke Bibliotheek).
- http://www.impact-project.eu/
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- Photography / Imaging Glossary
Forget, Mark
- This A-Z glossary gives descriptions of terms for principles, processes and equipment from both traditional photography and digital imaging fields.
- http://www.digitalexposure.ca/sub1.html
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- Clearinghouse of Image Databases and the IMAGELIB listserv archives
Glogoff, S.; The University of Arizona Library
(Regularly Updated)
(United States of America)
- This website includes a database which gathered technical and descriptive information about imaging projects as information resources and an associated listserv. The database includes brief descriptions of the projects and provides contact details for further information. The database began in 1994 and submissions were closed in August 2008 as no additions were received for a number of years. The database is still available for searching and the listserv continues.
- http://elearn.arizona.edu/imagelib/
- JISC Digital Media Blog
JISC Digital Media
(Date Created: Sep 2008)
(United Kingdom)
- This blog replaces the former TASI Lightbox. JISC Digital Media provides advice on still images, moving images and sound, the blog provides an update on available advice, training opportunities and related developments.
- http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/blog/
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TASI Lightbox
TASI
(Last Updated: 2009)
- This blog which was available at http://www.tasi.ac.uk/blog/ featured news, projects, resources and organisations from the digital imaging world. It was published by TASI (Technical Advisory Service for Images). On 9 Feb 2009 TASI was re-branded JISC Digital Media and a new blog JISC Digital Media Blog launched.
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- Survey of Record-Keeping Practices of Photographers using Digital Technology
Bushey, Jessica
(Date Created: 28 Aug 2005)
- This survey is part of the InterPARES 2 focus area on artistic activities. Digital photography is used in many areas including for artistic, industrial, scientific, medical and e-government purposes. The survey’s objectives are to gather data relating to the types of records that are produced by professional photographers using digital technology, their assumptions regarding the access to their records over the long-term and the nature and variety of digital imagery and record-keeping systems they use. The analysis of the data will provide the basis for the production of guidelines for digital photography which will be written by InterPARES.
- http://www.interpares.org/display_file.cfm?doc=ip2_digital_photo_recor
dkeeping_report.pdf
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