Digitization and Reformatting
This section relates to digitization of specialized collections material for the development of digital collections. It does not pertain to reproductions (digitization-on-demand) for users.
For more information on the selection of collection material for digitization, see the “Developing Digital Collections” section.
Digitization Overview
Audio and Moving Image Transfers
The Digital Services Unit supports access to audiovisual material. However, we are unable to perform any preservation actions on carriers. Therefore, the digital services unit is only able to transfer media carriers that are in good condition.
| Format | Equipment used | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Compact Cassette | Tascam 202mkvii | |
| Audio | Phonograph record (grooved media) | Audio-Technica AT-PL120 | |
| Moving Image | VHS | JVC HR-S9900U | |
| Moving Image | U-matic SP | Sony BVU 950 | Small and fullsize |
| Moving Image | Betacam SP | Sony UVW-1800 | This does not include digibeta or betamax formats! |
All other formats may not be transferred in-house and must be sent to a digitization vendor.
Imaging
| Format | Equipment used | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Bound and unbound textual documents | Overhead Scanner OS 12000 (Zeutschel) | |
| Graphic | Prints | OS 12000 or Epson 10000XL | |
| Graphic | Film (negatives/transparencies) | Epson 1000XL |
Limited capacity to image oversized documents (anything over 34 x 24 inches); may require out-side vendor for some over-sized documents.