1. UCLA Library Map ScanningPilot Project

• Jennifer Weintraub and Kris Kasianovitz

December 10, 2010

Presentation to IDRE-HASIS

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Describe map digitization project currently underway at library.

Short video of scanning process.

Show you maps and images to explain what we are doing and why.

Collect any feedback you have.

3. Map Digitization @ UCLA

Gain knowledge and expertise for sustainable scanning of maps (library-driven AND user-driven)

Digitize as many maps as possible for a variety of uses:

• Research

• Access

• Curatedprojects

• Ad hoc user-requests

• Preservation

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Overview of UCLA Map Collection

Approximately 1 million print maps, worldwide coverage, historical and contemporary

Single maps and map series

Located in Research Library and SRLF (Geology as well)

Classified using LC and Modified LC

Sizes, shapes, and physical conditions vary greatly

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Map Scanning Pilot Project

Six month pilot --August 2010 January 2011

Digitize as many maps as possible from the historical California and Los Angeles collection

Focusing on monograph maps not series

Work out scanning, transport, cataloging, preservation

issues

Load into Digital Library Collection System and develop a way to easily get or host the data for GIS use.

Create documentation

Assess progress and plan for next stage of project.

Assess scan-on-demand process and prices

6.

Current Activities

Create an extensive inventory of CA and LA maps

Trackphysical characteristics of maps

Consult with conservator when questions arise about condition

Remove encapsulation when possible

Leave for outsourcing (most likely at SRLF) when not possible to scan with Contexscanner

Work out the kinks

Develop and tweak workflow

Videoof scanner

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Example 1

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Example 2 Close Up

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Questions/Input

Would this file be suitable for your research/work needs?

Would this file be suitable for your students to use?

Would the imperfections on the image impede your work or the overall usability of the image?

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See Maps in the DLCS:

http://digidev.library.ucla.edu/viewItem.do?ark=21198/zz0025nqnn

Online survey:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BDKXNMPD6