Batch Import into Dspace: Digital Microfilm Instance
Xiaoxuan Tang
Journal of Information & Systems Management, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2012.
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Link: http://www.dline.info/jism/fulltext/v2n1/2.pdf
Abstract:
The value of microfilm in preserving history is huge and cannot be measured by money. Kilgore Daily News is such a newspaper which records and inscribes important history in Kilgore City since 1930s. However, some factors, including microfilm life limit, usage abrasion, and accidental temperature change are shortening the life of microfilm. In addition, some characteristics of microfilm itself, such as needing support of microfilm reader, not allowed charging out, difficult to retrieve, block the usage and access of them to the public. Under these situations, it is a great idea to digitize microfilm and make them accessible to the public online. After consideration, DSpace is chosen to manage and publicize the content of digital microfilm.