Introduction to Digitization: A Hands on Experience for Beginners Agenda

Description: Participants will become familiar with the basic process of digitization by creating a digital image and presenting it on a web page. This workshop is aimed at beginners who use a computer and a web browser on a regular basis. It is intended to be fun and informative.

Learning Objectives:

To become familiar with the terminology and concepts related to digitization.
To be able to create an image file using a scanner or digital camera.
To be able to use editing software to save files in different sizes and formats.
To become familiar with the options for presenting and describing digital files.

Agenda

Introductions

Who, where from, what you know so far - take one or more slips
Why here and/or have Questions looking for answers?

I. What is digitization?

The continuum of definitions of digitization - glossary
A few examples and how to find more - digital collections

II. Creating a digital image file, editing to create copies

File formats and scanner controls Vistascan, HP PrecisionScan
Master copy (tif), Access copies (jpg, gif at lower resolution, smaller file size) What resolution?
Demonstration
Exercises

Introduction to Digitization: A Hands on Experience for Beginners

I. What is digitization?

II. Creating a digital image file, editing to create copies

III. Presenting and describing a digital file