Absolute Minimum Standards for CDLC Digital Collections
All images on CDLC Digital Collections must meet these standards to remain on the site.
Metadata Style Guide
Detailed, field-by-field guidelines for filling out the metadata fields.Administrative Metadata Worksheet
An optional form to record administrative information such as copyright, file size and resolution. This form is most useful for institutions that have several people working on the digitization project.
Partner Agreement Form - Institution
Partner Agreement Form - Individual
These forms are required for CDLC Digital Collections participants that are uploading items held by other institutions or private individuals.
Digital Imaging Guidelines by Source Type
Provides minimum recommendations for master, access and thumbnail digital copies for text, photographs, maps, and graphic materials. Also explains the value and uses of master, access and thumbnail copies.Digital Imaging Principles
This one page document provides basic advice on creating useful and high quality scans of documents.
Minimum Scanning Recommendations
Provides recommended minimum resolution and bit depth for various types of documents.Scanning Quick Reference
Scanning Quick Reference Checklist
Step-by-step instructions for the novice scanner.
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