Our team of experts can advise on all aspects of archive digitisation, from preparing original records for imaging (including their conservation and safety) to data and storage. We help individuals, archives, businesses, and private organisations maximize the potential of their collections through digitisation. Recognising the uniqueness of each collection, our team will work with you to create a customised service that meets your needs.
Services we offer
- Digitisation of original documents and records
- Expert document preparation
- Secure storage of materials
- Conservation services
- Metadata creation to suit your records and usage requirements
- Optical Character Recognition
- Metamorfoze, FADGI 4*, ISO91623 and ISO91624 standards
- Advice on preservation and data storage solutions
Scoping your project
The initial phase of a digitisation project involves defining the business requirements. Drawing on our extensive experience, we understand that investing time in accurately scoping a project ensures a seamless process. We will calculate an accurate estimation based on an assessment of the collection which can include:
- The medium the documents are held in
- A physical page count of each document
- The dimensions of the document
- An overview of project specifications; image file format and resolution
- Any requirements for optical character recognition (OCR) or transcription (provided via our network of trusted partners).
- Consideration of transportation of the documents
- Condition of the documents
We will work with you to produce a robust plan that ensures timely and budget-friendly delivery. For advice, or to begin this process, please email us.
What we can’t digitise
- Cinefilm
- Microfiche
- Video and audio content
Alternatively, if you simply require research-quality digital images or prints, of singular or part documents, please visit our Record Copying pages.