In this workshop, participants will learn strategies and important considerations for preparing to visit libraries or archives in-person, both local and international. We will discuss how to gather information about materials and policies for digitization, as well as best practices for handling special and archival items. We will also cover:

-how to digitize in a library/archive using a mobile phone, digital camera, or scanner
-ways to get the best images
-how to prioritize digitization and image processing needs
-how to organize your digitized materials on your device(s).

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices (to get set up for future research needs) and to identify the libraries or archives that they may be interested to visit.

Space is limited and attendees must register by March 4, 2025. Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/VAnGhMLZ51LjB2uv7

If you have any questions, please reach out to scholarslab@austin.utexas.edu.

Location: Perry-Castañeda Library Scholars Lab, Data Lab (PCL 2.202)