Digitisation: still the preserve of preservationists rather than users
G.E. Gorman
(School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand)
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of digitisation.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper looks at the ways in which digitisation can be used.
Findings
The paper finds that digitisation has been used chiefly as a way of preservation, but it should also be looked at as a means of improving access.
Originality/value
The paper presents useful information on the use of digitisation as a means of access.
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Citation
Gorman, G.E. (2006), "Digitisation: still the preserve of preservationists rather than users", Online Information Review, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 621-623. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520610716126
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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