Digitization is completed in the 3rd Floor Digitization Studio for books and two-dimensional objects, and the 6th floor Photography Studio for three-dimensional objects. Digitization is completed using a Digital Transitions Phase One camera back with remote-tethered shooting using Capture One software.
Books and 2-D Objects
A comprehensive procedural manual for using the digitization studio Phase One camera, copy-stand, cradle, and Capture One software is available here:
Digitization Manual
For photographic negatives and various two-dimensional objects, the flatbed scanner located in the technical services room may be utilized for digitization. View Instructions for utilizing the scanner here:
Epson Scanning Procedures
3-D Objects
Photography of 3-D objects is not conducted in house as of June 2020. Urgent or requested 3-D photography is fulfilled by an external contract photographer, with photographer fees paid by the patron requesting the photography. For more information regarding contacting an external photographer, please see the following documentation:
Institute Image Request Procedures
3-D Collections Photography Manual (TBD)