-->Digitization
Digitization is the proces for rendering a computer file
surrogate of an item to for use in a computer and on the
internet.To have a usable file, which is consistent with other
items in a repository, processes and procedures are developed.
Scanning
the name given to the process to produce image file types,
such as jpeg, tiff, pdf, that are among the most common file
types. Often these files are the product of a scanner,
although sometimes a camera is used.
Sound
files require a significantly different process to generate
usable sound files. The Digital Library of Appalachia has
chosen to use mpeg files to speed access, that are developed
from archival wav files.
File
specifications are set forth in a clear and compact form
for quick reference for those who already understand scanning
and sound digitization.
Naming
conventions are important so that information about a file can
be imbedded in the file name to help file sorting, as
needed.
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