Digitisation projects at the University of Dundee Archive Services
Program: electronic library and information systems
ISSN: 0033-0337
Article publication date: 1 April 2006
Abstract
Purpose
To examine the reasons behind, and issues involved in digitisation projects at archival repositories.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses practical examples from the University of Dundee Archive Services to consider why archivists devote time and resources to digitising collections and to mounting digital images online. Advantages to collections, services and users are considered in the context of the archival mission and user expectations.
Findings
Despite the need to divert existing resources or to attract new ones, digitisation is becoming a core activity in many archives.
Originality/value
The paper should be of value to information professionals interested in the use of new technology by the archival profession. Many of the issues raised are cross‐sectoral and not just of interest to the archival world but to anyone with a role in preserving and using records.
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Citation
Brown, C. (2006), "Digitisation projects at the University of Dundee Archive Services", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 40 No. 2, pp. 168-177. https://doi.org/10.1108/00330330610669280
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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