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Publication date: 6 July 2015

The hidden cost of digitization – things to consider

Trevar D. Riley-Reid

The paper aims to explore some of the hidden costs of these endeavors through an exploration of some the current literature. Despite the perceived ease of creating digital…

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Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to explore some of the hidden costs of these endeavors through an exploration of some the current literature. Despite the perceived ease of creating digital access, the road to digitization is long and fraught with a number of obstacles.

Design/methodology/approach

Some of the key ideas researched are the steps to consider when planning a digitization project, the long-term sustainability of such projects and issues of copyright and ownership. This article will benefit any institution planning to embark upon a future digitization project.

Findings

More research needs to be conducted as the needs of users change and as the technology shifts and changes.

Originality/value

This paper will benefit any institution planning to embark upon a future digitization project.

Details

Collection Building, vol. 34 no. 3
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/CB-01-2015-0001
ISSN: 0160-4953

Keywords

  • Project management
  • Copyright
  • Obsolescence
  • Digital repositories
  • Digitization

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