Digitizing Preservation.

Conway, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ478043

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Digitizing Preservation.

Conway, Paul

Library Journal, v119 n2 p42-45 Feb 1 1994

Discussion of digital imaging technology focuses on its potential use for preservation of library materials. Topics addressed include converting microfilm to digital; the high cost of conversion from paper or microfilm; quality; indexing; database management issues; incompatibility among imaging systems; longevity; cooperative pilot projects; and vendors. (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperative Programs, Costs, Database Management Systems, Higher Education, Indexing, Library Materials, Microfilm, Pilot Projects, Preservation, Quality Control

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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