Want
to transfer a large archive onto the World Wide Web or just allow students
to access a few slides? Digital Consulting and Production Services at
Cornell University Library - DCAPS - will answer your questions, analyze
your options, and help you meet your goals.
Cornell
University Library, a pioneer in the creation and management of digital
resources, has assembled a team of experts to plan, create, organize,
and archive images and information for Cornell's faculty, staff and
community partners. Whether it is turning a slide collection into an
online resource for global sharing or digitizing photos and articles
for a single class, the DCAPS staff is recognized worldwide for developing
digital collections in support of instructional and research activities.
We create digital resources that are easy to use, manage, and share.
Preliminary consultation is free and fees are low.
DCAPS can help you
develop your digital collections by
- digitizing instructional
and research materials;
- processing images
to fit your needs, including converting images to text, reformatting
files to a format of your choice, and creating archival and Web versions
of images;
- obtaining copyright
clearances and protecting the intellectual property rights of your
own work;
- organizing your
digital resources into a model that optimizes access and fosters growth,
and collaboration;
- developing digital
publications accessible on the Web;
- devising metadata
solutions that are easy to manage and use.
We tailor services
to meet your needs, from addressing a specific question to taking on
an entire project. We can assist you at any or all stages of digitization,
including
- feasibility studies
- grant writing support
- budget preparation
- production planning
and implementation
- project management
- referral to complementary
services at Cornell (such as the Academic Technology Center and the
Web Production Group)
- hardware and software
recommendations
- standards consulting
- implementation
