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The Wellcome Trust Medical Photographic Library Digitization Project: a case study
1Medical Photographic Library, Wellcome Library, 210 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, UK. c.draycott@wellcome.ac.uk
The Journal of Audiovisual Media in Medicine
|March 29, 2001
Summary
This study details the digitization of over 120,000 medical photographic negatives and transparencies. It highlights the importance of ongoing review in planning and implementing such large-scale digital preservation projects.
Area of Science:
- Archival science
- Digital preservation
- Medical photography
Background:
- The Wellcome Trust's Medical Photographic Library holds a significant collection of over 120,000 photographic negatives and transparencies.
- Digitizing this collection is crucial for long-term preservation and accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the planning process and initial implementation phases of a large-scale digitization project.
- To analyze decision-making, resourcing, and workflow modifications during the project.
Main Methods:
- Detailed planning and proposal development.
- Equipment testing and performance evaluation.
- Iterative refinement of scanning parameters and work processes based on early results.
Main Results:
- Successful planning and initial implementation of the digitization project.
- Identification of necessary revisions to original estimates and resolution level decisions.
- Adaptations to work processes based on practical experience.
Conclusions:
- Continuous review of processes, equipment, and planning is essential for successful digitization.
- Effective project management requires flexibility and adaptation to emerging challenges.