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Author Caro, Susanne, 1980- author.

Title Digitizing your collection : public library success stories / Susanne Caro ; with contributions by Sam Meister, Tammy Ravas, and Wendy Walker.

Publication Info. Chicago : ALA Editions, 2016.

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 163 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents What to consider before digitizing -- Digitizing copyrighted materials -- Overcoming staffing limitations -- Getting your community involved -- Funding opportunities -- Marketing your collection -- Digital preservation.
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"-- Publisher's website.
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Subject Library materials -- Digitization.
Library materials -- Digitization.
Library materials -- Conservation and restoration.
Library materials -- Conservation and restoration.
Libraries -- Special collections -- Electronic information resources.
Libraries -- Special collections -- Electronic information resources.
Digital preservation.
Digital preservation.
Public libraries -- United States -- Case studies.
Public libraries.
United States.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Added Author Meister, Sam, author.
Ravas, Tammy, 1977- author.
Walker, Wendy, 1974- author.
Other Form: Print version: Caro, Susanne. Digitizing your collection : public library success stories. Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016 xii, 163 pages ; 23 cm
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