http://www.leodis.net - the Implementation of a large scale Digitisation Project

Jonathan Kendal, Internet Database Manager     Jonathan.kendal@leeds.gov.uk     (Leeds Library & Information Services Leeds City Council)

Ariadne 2001
(ReLIS:doi:doiari:y:2001:i:27:p:8)

Abstract:

To begin with, as this is predominantly a libraries publication I feel an introduction to my background may be helpful in understanding this approach to digitisation. My relationship with the Leodis Database is as technical creator and manager and my background is purely technical. I studied Printing and Photographic Technology for 3 years at Kitson College Leeds and then Computer Science for 3 years at Manchester Metropolitan University followed by 1 years research in Computer Modelling at Manchester Metropilitan University, Department of Mechanical Engineering. I state this now as I firmly believe that it is important to realise that digitisation projects are quite technical and probably best led by qualified technical staff, rather than traditional library staff. The process of indexing and placing of images online is relatively simple; it is the back end implementation which requires great consideration and technical knowledge in order to achieve a stable and future proof solution.

Note: Jonathan Kendal on the creation of LEODIS, a Public Libraries sector digitization and database proje
Month: 23-March-2001
Year: 2001

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