Digitizing Photographs
Bibliography
Charbonneau, N. (2005). The selection of photographs. Archivaria, 59. Retrieved from
http://journals.sfu.ca/archivar/index.php/archivaria/article/viewPDFInterstitial/12504/13628
This article presents a discussion of the selection of photographs from an archival perspective. The article provides a discussion on archival photographs, appraisal practices, and case studies are examined.
Hayes, S. (2001). Preserving history: digital imaging methods of selected Mississippi
archivists. Mississippi Libraries. v. 65 no. 4 (Winter 2001) p. 101- 102. Retrieved from http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/results/external_link_
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Sandra Hayes’ article provides an in-depth discussion of the digital imaging methods of selected Mississippi archivists. The article addresses specific issues with digitization projects for archives. She provides purpose for the study, method and analysis, software and hardware selection and the overall digitizing process.
Lopatin, L. (2006). Library digitization projects, issues and guidelines: A survey of the
literature. Library Hi Tech. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Vol. 24, Iss. 2, p. 273. Retrieved from http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb? did=1074249611&Fmt=3&clientId=48347&RQT=309&VName=PQD
Laurie Lopatin’s article presents a study that involves a selective bibliography of issues and guidelines on library digitization projects. She addresses case studies and resources that provide information for library digitization projects that include planning, cataloging and copyright issues.
McCutchen, R. M. (2000). Reformatting photographs for digitization. Colorado
Libraries v. 26 no. 4 (Winter 2000) p. 18-20. Retrieved from http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml;hwwilsonid=
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McCutchen’s article is great introduction to digitizing photographs as a library project. He outlines major considerations and recommendations for digitizing a photograph collection. He provides recommendations on the process of photo digitization, sustainability and web accessibility.
Peterson, K. A. (2005). Introduction to basic measures of a digital image for pictorial
collections. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/tp/IntroDgtlImage.pdf
The Library of Congress provides a variety of resources and information on digitization projects, particularly digitizing photographs. This specific article provides considerations and guidelines for digital images for pictorial collections. The article discusses basic definitions and terminology, as well as resolution measures for digitizing photo collections.
Peterson, K. A. (2004). Standards related to digital imaging of pictorial materials. Prints
and Photographs Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/tp/DigitizationStandardsPictorial.pdf
Peterson provides a list of resources relating to the digitization of photographic collections. These resources provide information on maintenance of digital images, formal technical standards and best-practice guidelines. She discusses key factors that affect digital image capture and display.
Peterson, K. A. (2005). What to look for in a scanner: top sheet for digitizing pictorial
materials in cultural institutions. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/tp/LookForAScanner.pdf
In this article, Peterson provides a tip sheet that provides information on equipment needed to digitize photographs, specifically a scanner. She provides criteria and key elements needed to choose a quality scanner that provides the most for a library/archive budget and collections.
TASI (2005). An introduction to making digital image archives. Technical Advisory
Service for Images. Retrieved from www.tasi.ac.uk/advice/overview.html.
The JISC Digital Media website provides extensive resources for creating and using digital media resources. The website provides guidelines and suggestions for still images, moving images, audio and cross media. The website gives news and specific case studies for digital library projects.
Websites: Professional and Personal Digitizing Projects
Basic-Digital-Photographs (2009). A guide to scanning and digitizing your old photos.
Retrieved from http://www.basic-digital-photography.com/how-to-scan-old-photos.html
This website provides basic information concerning digitization of photographic collections. The site provides supplementary materials, such as articles relating to organizing and storing old photographs and other guides to buying a scanner or camera, photo software, product reviews and other tips for a digital photo project.
Grant, E. T. (2008). Etg design. Digitizing photos. Retrieved from http://etgdesign.com/family/convert/
This website is a simple guide to digitizing personal photographs. Elliot Thomas Grant provides some helpful tips and instructions on digitizing photographs using simple technologies to improve your photos on the computer. He provides information on software, hardware and resolutions.
Photography.com (2011). Photography: your online source for photography. Retrieved
from http://www.photography.com/articles/techniques/restoring-preserving-and-digitizing-old-photographs/
This website provides information about basic photography processes and principles. The site also provides articles on types of photography, equipment, basic concepts, history, color and light, digital photography, taking photos and techniques.
National Archives and Records Administration (2010). Preservation and archives
professionals. Should I digitize my photo collection? Is it safe to throw away my original film and prints after I digitize them? Retrieved from http://www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives/digitizing-photos.html
This website provides information that relates to digitizing and preservation of photographic collections in a professional or personal setting. NARA provides information on preserving family papers, safe mounting, displaying photos, storage, repair and digitization of photo collections.
Digital Scanning Services
Digital Memories (2008). Digital memories scanning service. Retrieved from http://www.digitalmemoriesonline.net/
Digital Memories is a website that provides digitization of photographs for everyday consumers and companies. Their services range from digitizing prints, albums, slides, negatives and APS/Advantix. This is a family owned business that provides information on how the process works, pricing and testimonials.
Scan My Photos (2011). 20 minute Photos Etc. and Scan My Photos.com. Retrieved from http://www.scanmyphotos.com/index.html
Scan My Photos was created in 1990 and evolved into a digital imaging retail photo center that operates nationwide. The site offers services of scanning, photo restorations, data recovery, photo books and an online photo lab. They offer photo scanning, 35mm slide scanning, negative scanning and international scanning services.
LAC: Information and Asset Management (2011). Incubate new and unrealized revenue streams in your own photograph archives. Retrieved from http://lac-group.com/lac-information-asset-management/photo-archives/
The LAC website offers professional digitization of photograph collections in archives. They elect, organize and review the photo collection. They work with the current systems of the organization with no need to purchase additional software or servers. They also provide distribution arrangements for leading sellers of editorial and stock photos, including Getty images.
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