Description:

We will look at the process and composition of scanned and "born digital" images, from scanners and cameras to how a digital image is created. Participants will also learn about image quality, various formats, storage methods, and maintenance key to preservation. This class aims to help participants understand their new (or soon to be created) digital images, and to help them develop strategies for good stewardship through changing technological standards. By the end of this class, participants will be able to understand the structure of digital photographs, and identify capture, format, and storage methods that best fit their institution.

Intended Audience:

This class is designed for staff members of libraries, archives and other cultural institutions looking to understand the basics of image capture and standards for storage and ongoing maintenance.

Notes:

Please note that registrations for this class must be received at least one week prior to the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days prior to the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.

This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.

Technical Requirements:

Please see Technical Requirements for web-based classes.

Associated Training Tracks:

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Related Items:

This class is a part of the Digitization Track. Other classes in this track are:

Caring for Originals During Scanning Projects (core)
Digital Imaging of Library and Archival Materials (core)
Grant-Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects (elective)
Metadata for Digitization and Preservation (core)
Preserving Oral Histories (elective) 
Digital Collection: Where to Begin (core)

This class is also part of the Digital Preservation Track. Other classes in this track are:

Basic Digital Stewardship (core) 
Digital Library Program Development (elective)
Digital Photograph Collections: Access and Standards (core)
Grantwriting for Digitization and Preservation Projects (elective)
Managing and Preserving Digital Materials (core)
Preserving Oral Histories (elective)

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering:  Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.

PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.