<p>When you hear digital librarians talk of scale in massive digital library projects, you may wonder if their techniques might “scale-down.” Some of the most unique content lies in the collections of small or medium-sized libraries, archives, museums, or historical society. Your patrons are accustomed to getting all manner of cool-stuff over the internet, and they expect your find their community’s history and heritage there too. While the conversation on large-scale digital projects is hard to understand, Jane D. Monson offers well-researched , clear explanations that will cut through the jargon and acronyms. Smaller institutions with creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness have always ways past the limitations of staffing and infrastructure. Even if you’re a solo digital librarian working only part-time in digital collections, this book will help you get started with advice on such topics as:How to harness existing workflows, especially in departments seeing a decline in workload.The pros and cons of the two common service models for state and regional digital repositories.How to evaluate and choose among the digital collection management systems, comparing four proprietary and six open source systems.Choices in metadata models MODS, VRA Core, Dublin Core Element Set, and EAD. Understanding the characteristics of various file formats and using them effectively to create master and derivative files. Bitstream copying, data redundancy and other strategies to preserve digital files against media degradation and technological obsolescence. Section 18 copyright exemptions for cultural heritage institutions. Hardware options for image captureFROM PROJECT PROPOSALIncreasingly libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions seek to digitize unique images or research materials to make them available on the Web both for their institutional use and also for an external audience. These projects require broad knowledge and skills-- media production, content management systems, copyright, metadata, and preservations. In small and medium-sized institutions, which lack dedicated digital library teams, librarians must wear many hats or collaborate with colleagues scattered across the departments. In a conversational style, this book offers a starting point for readers who have little or no experience with digital projects. Readers will learn not only how to conduct digital projects, but to do so in circumstances that may be less than ideal.</p>

Getting Started with Digital Collections: Scaling to Fit Your Organization

Monson, Jane D.

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<p>The skills of digital librarianship are more crucial than ever, and these same skills are in high demand outside the field, from tech startups undertaking digitization projects to digital humanities centers bringing together professors, computer scientists, and information technologists. Map out your career in this fast-growing field with the full range of perspectives gathered in this clear, concise overview of the core concepts and competencies of digital librarianship. Twenty-one experienced practitioners from a variety of settings offer realistic views of today s job market, typical project dynamics, and employer expectations. Whether you re a new graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional transitioning from a more traditional area such as cataloging or archives, you ll benefit from this book s valuable coverage of topics such as</p>
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<li>Activities and roles of the digital librarian, including management of digital projects and collaboration</li>
<li>Developing and using transferable skills</li>
<li>Becoming familiar with metadata</li>
<li>How digital librarians are re-shaping scholarly publishing</li>
<li>The concept and framework of digital preservation best practices</li>
<li>Technical competencies such as XML and content management systems</li>
</ul>Familiarity with digital practices is increasingly important for all information professionals, and this book offers a solid foundation in the discipline.

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