Klassik Stiftung Weimar Case Study: book2net X71 Multispectral Imaging When preserving original works by Albrecht Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, Lucas Cranach, and Caspar David Friedrich, every imaging decision matters. For the Klassik Stiftung Weimar, one of Europe’s most respected cultural heritage institutions, those decisions led to the implementation of the book2net X71 multispectral imaging…
How to Digitize Microfilm and Microfiche Collections: Equipment and Best Practices Understanding Microfilm Digitization Requirements Microfilm and microfiche collections contain decades of preserved information, but aging formats and outdated equipment make access difficult. Microfilm digitization converts these materials into high-quality digital files, improving accessibility while protecting original content. Format Types and Specifications Microfilm exists…
Digitizing Indigenous Collections in Canada: How Libraries and Archives Are Preserving Cultural Heritage Introduction Digitizing Indigenous collections Canada is becoming a critical priority for libraries, archives, and museums. New funding, improved technology, and growing recognition of Indigenous rights have created a unique opportunity to preserve cultural heritage while improving access. This work goes beyond preservation.…
Digitizing Canadian Defence Archives: How Military Collections Are Being Preserved for Future Generations Table of Contents The Race Against Time: Why Canadian Military Archives Need Digital Preservation Major Canadian Defence Digitization Projects Transforming Access Library and Archives Canada’s War Records Initiative National Defence Image Library Preservation Diefenbunker Museum’s Digital Heritage Project RCEME Heritage Foundation’s…
What Is Ristech? A Complete Overview of the Platform and What It Does The Short Answer and Why It Matters Ristech library technology helps institutions digitize collections and modernize operations efficiently. If you manage a library, archive, or university collection, Ristech provides the tools…
Book2net Scanner Library Experience: From Book to Phone in Seconds The Photocopier Is Not a Student Experience University libraries built before 2015 often feature the same scene: a photocopier in the corner, a line of students waiting, someone fishing for coins, and a book pressed face-down on glass while the machine grinds through its cycle.…
Tablet Lending Program Public Libraries: A Complete Guide Why Tablet Lending Is Now a Core Library Service Public libraries have always adapted to community needs. Print collections gave way to audiobooks and DVDs. Computer terminals became Wi-Fi zones. Now, tablet lending is moving from…
i2S Book Scanners Canada: FADGI-Compliant Digitization for Libraries, Archives and Museums Introduction For Canadian libraries, archives, museums, and service bureaus managing serious digitization programs, equipment choice is a critical decision. The wrong scanner leads to missed compliance targets, damaged collections, and projects that require costly re-scanning. i2S (Digibook) has spent 30 years engineering book…
Library Locker Systems Canada: How D-Tech Solutions Are Changing Academic and Public Libraries Why Canadian Libraries Are Rethinking Service Delivery Across Canada, library locker systems are helping libraries extend service hours and improve patron access. With budgets tight and staff time limited, patrons expect the same convenience from libraries that they get elsewhere. With 24/7…
Table of Contents Why Digitizing a Book Collection Matters Phase 1: Planning Your Digitization Project Phase 2: Choosing the Right Scanning Equipment Phase 3: Scanning Standards and File Formats Phase 4: Building Your Digitization Workflow Phase 5: Storage, Access, and Preservation Common Challenges and How to Handle Them FAQs Why Digitizing a Book Collection Matters…