Monday, January 11, 2016

Digitizing Your Collection: Public Library Success Stories


Carol, Susanne (and others). Digitizing Your Collection: Public Library Success Stories. ALA Editions, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-8389-1383-3

Description
This book will help libraries engage patrons on a whole new level with digital collections. The authors share lessons and tips for success, showing the way to getting your collection online with succinct and practical guidance that can be adapted to any size institution.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why Digitize?
Chapter 1: What to Consider before Digitizing
Chapter 2: Digitizing Copyrighted Materials
Chapter 3: Overcoming Staffing Limitations
Chapter 4: Getting Your Community Involved
Chapter 5: Funding Opportunities
Chapter 6: Marketing Your Collection
Chapter 7: Digital Preservation

Resources
About the Author and Contributors
Index