5/11/11

Tools To Know About: Rapid Capture


The recent OCLC Rapid Capture: Faster Throughput in Digitization of Special Collections uses nine case studies as examples of how to simplify and streamline digital capture of non-book collections.

While The Ohio 5 already have processes and expertise in digital imaging, the examples in this report are useful on how to make processes more streamlined and handle larger volumes. The brief overviews address specific equipment choices, expected output, when and why outsourcing was used, and process bottlenecks. For anyone looking at digitizing a large, non-book collection this report can provide a great introduction.

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