The document provides an overview of getting started with digitization for an organization. It discusses organizing a digitization project, including prioritizing projects and creating a team. It also covers choosing equipment like hardware and software, and setting up a digital production station. The document outlines the scanning process, file organization, and storage. Finally, it discusses options for publishing and sharing digitized content both locally and through free online platforms.

1. Getting Started with Digitization Presentation to the Executive Directors of the United Way March 10, 2011 Audra Eagle Yun, Project Archivist Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University Image source: http://www.digitalforsyth.org/photos/3728

2. Organizing a Digital Project Understanding Digitization Project prioritization Creating a project team Roles and responsibilities Managing volunteers Managing expectations http://www.digitalforsyth.org/photos/1908

3. Digitization Equipment and Scanning Creating a Digital Production Station Creating your space Choosing hardware Choosing software The Scanning Process Specifications Organizing files Naming Copies (LOCKSS) Storing http://www.flickr.com/photos/binglib/2736094250/

4. Publishing and Scanning Help Free and Cheap Options Flickr; Picasa YouTube Internet Archive Blogs Local and State Options Preserving Forsyth’s Past North Carolina Digital Heritage Center