B05 Detailed Descriptions [not offering as of Jan 2023]

B05 - Bound materials, Standard Photography ^

Suitable for bound volumes with special handling considerations, e.g., item that include markings deep into the page-gutter; require flexibility regarding the degree to which volumes can be opened.

Eligible source materials

  • Bound materials in stable condition
  • volume sizes ranging from 4" x 6" (gutter length) to 8.5" x 11" (gutter length), including cover.
  • Binding thickness up to 2".
  • Volume must open to 90 degrees, minimum.

Deliverables, pricing, and restrictions

  • Fixed image capture resolution (400 ppi)
  • Standardized image-processing
  • Online delivery via Harvard Page Viewer.
  • Entire volumes only, rectos and versos, or just rectos or versos.

Book cradle setup (one-side)

Cradle, lighting, and monitor

cradle, lighting, and monitor

cradle viewed from side

cradle viewed from top

turning page

scanning page

cradle, camera and operator

Contact us

For information about how to evaluate, prepare, and deliver materials for digitization, please contact Imaging Services at imagingservices-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu




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