Constantly handling your physical collections not only causes damage and deterioration, but it also wastes valuable time as you search for information. By digitising your collections, you’ll future proof them and eliminate the need for physical handling, making it easy and efficient to search through them. This frees up more time for what truly matters.
Informa recently digitised the Publications Archive of the Sculptors’ Society of Ireland (SSI) which extends back to 1980 and contains some delicate material and ephemera. Their quote was very reasonable, the process was prompt, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The Informa team managed all aspects of the digitisation project with diligence and care.
Evaluation and Collection
Evaluation of Specifications – being an extension of your team, we will get a feel for your collection and the condition the material is in and proceed to discuss the best process and possible outcome.
Collection – Reliable and Secure Collections Using our own courier service. Our driver has been with us for over 8 years and understands that all collections need to handled with care.
Registration and Tracking – All material is registers on our own internal managing system DIMMS. Everything is tracked into Informa on arrival and kept up to date as the job progresses.
The Capture Stages
Pre capture – All material is evaluated and/or Physical condition is reported to our client.
Capture- Informa have a multitude of high tec scanners for all different types of material depending on size and condition. We have our high tec Quartz scanner which allows us to digitize to FADGI standards (insert link to more info on this).
Post Capture and Quality assurance -Images are checked for image integrity, once we are happy with this the deskewing and cropping begins.
Enhancements and Enrichments
Metadata Compilation – Metadata synced or indexed. Metadata embedded through DC and industry standards.
Transcription – Handwritten documentation transcribed and embedded for searching and data extraction.
Digital Exhancements – Text Recognition and data extraction on non image based formats.
Publishing and Returns
Publishing – Compilation of sets of data, including Archival preservation copies and working copies.
Secure Delivery -Secure transfer of both digital and physical data, using Informa’s own secure courier service, all physicals will be safely returned to you.
OCR is a technology that allow you to complete key word searching through your PDF, it is a tool that will enable you to change the image to a text document with the content saved as text. It makes static content adjustable and eliminates the need for data to be entered manually, allowing you to edit and share efficiently.
Metadata Metadata is data about data, it provides a description and context fof the data. Metadata helps to organise, find and understand data. It is used to summarize basic information about data that can make tracking and working with specific data easier.
Transform your Historical Treasures and make them accessible and searchable. History can now be reborn, breathing new life into historical letters, minutes notes, ledgers, manuscripts, documents etc. Informa will revolutionise access to these historical documents, by enriching them with meta data for meaningful research and collaborative story-sharing. Additional benefits include:
Share your collections online, using Informa’s digital Library solutions. It is as easy as importing your media and metadata. Unlike modern documents, archival system users are often looking for a different, more intimate experience when they search for information. Given that archival collections can vary greatly from 2D artefacts (photos, maps, books, diaries, letters, documents, art, sketches etc.), to 3D artefacts (coins, clothes, fossils, writing tablets, wallpapers etc.), system users want a superior framework that can showcase these digital items to their former glory. Informa can advise you on how to provide your clients with a user-friendly interface that can guide and customize their search to bring them to the Holy Grail.
With our Archival eSearch:-Users can easily browse and search content in your digital library with a powerful search engine to help refine their search using timelines, locations, iconography etc. -Users will enjoy the same high-end experience regardless of the device being used i.e., mobile, pad, desktop, laptop. -You will increase public traffic on your digital library and hence strengthen the value of your collections, by providing an enriched discovery user experience. -You can breathe new life into your physical artefacts by showcasing them as a collection of superior images which are second to none.
Information has never been more accessible in this fast-paced digital evolution. What was once kept in a glass case, hidden from generations, can now be show-cased globally as perfect reproductions. Advanced technology has revolutionised the capturing, enhancing, and sharing potential of 3D historical artefacts, while safeguarding its fragility and increasing its value. Informa recognises the legacy that many custodians have inherited and the national importance of preserving and future-proofing these treasures. With high-end technology, unparalleled personalised customer experiences and almost 30 years expertise, Informa will project manage you gently through the digital process from in-house collection to on-line collaboration.
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In advance of taking on your digitising project why not take a look at our FAQs. We have answered some of the questions people might typically have in advance of a project. Planning, thinking, and talking is always a good thing.
Time truly matters, and at Informa, we take pride in supporting our clients for decades. We’ve stood the test of time through hard work, continuous learning, and staying true to our values.
No matter your industry, Informa has the expertise to be a valuable part of your team. Discover what we can do for you, tailored to your specific needs.
