Authored by an assistant professor and head of Special Collections and Digital Initiatives at Auraia Library, serving three academic institutions in downtown Denver, Colorado, this book offers a step-by-step guide to digitizing collections at any sized library or organization. From collection assessment before digitizing through dealing with the post-digitization collection, this work will guide librarians and other professionals through the process. Individuals with large collections seeking to digitize will also benefit from this book. Organized into eight chapters, the work begins with a discussion of the basics of managing digital audiovisual resources, followed by guidance in evaluating collections for what is there and to develop the collection in the desired direction. Next addressed are planning for digitization and managing digitization, including the selecting of equipment and applying standards. Presentation and access are next focused upon, followed by enhancement and promotion. The work ends with a chapter presenting essential takeaways and an index. Intended for the novice, there are numerous figures; six project starters; and lists of strengths and weaknesses of YouTube, Vimeo, Internet Archive, Katura, and Avalon; and a sample outline of a collection development policy.
