Special Collections and University
Archives Digitization
Archives Digitization
General Libraries and Other Digitization
What We Do
We provide high quality reformatting and consultation on a wide range of materials for the UO community and the public.
Digitization:
- Books, theses & dissertations, documents
- Unique and fragile materials
- Photographic prints and transparencies
- Large-format materials (architectural drawings, maps,etc.)
- Microfilm
- Newspapers
- Artworks
- Born-digital materials
- Studio photography and headshots
- 3D modeling and photogrammetry
Consultation:
- Technical specifications
- Digitization standards
- Best practices
- Capture and editing software
- File formats
- Scanning equipment
- Fragile materials handling and digitization
- Calibration and quality assurance
- Project planning and management
If you have required file specifications, please let us know. Although we can provide files in all common formats (TIFF,JPEG, PNG, PDF, etc.), our standard deliverable is a high-resolution JPEG image for visual material, and a PDF for manuscript and text based materials. We can provide custom work (cropping, mounting, or specific tonal values) for an additional cost; please contact us.
Fees
Pre-payment of fees is required. Our normal turn-around time is 6 weeks from the date of payment.
Digitization
Prices listed are per individual item or archival folder. A single project fee may be negotiated for larger quantities of scans.
Bound materials, consecutive pages: $0.65 per page
Bound materials, consecutive pages with OCR: $1 per page
Archival folder, 1-5 pages: $10 per page
Archival Folder, 6+ pages: $50 flat fee per folder
Photographs, front & back: $10
Oversized material, larger than 11x17 inches: $20 per page + $30 setup fee
3D objects: $50 per hour
Microfilm: $65 per reel
Media Transfer or Duplication
We can duplicate or transfer audiovisual media in many formats. Please contact us for more information.
Outsourcing
Some orders may be sent to an external vendor at our discretion, depending on size and materials to be digitized. Invoices will reflect vendor costs plus 10%.
Rush Orders
Rush orders take 1-2 weeks after payment is received. A 50% surcharge will be added to the total invoice.
Printing
All prints are made on Epson Photo Paper unless otherwise specified. We can print various sizes up to 40 x 60 inches, and other papers may be available for an extra cost. Please contact us.
8 x 10 inches: $25
11 x 17 inches: $35
16 x 20 inches: $58
20 x 24 inches: $80
24 x 36 inches: $144
30 x 45 inches: $225
36 x 48 inches: $288
40 x 60 inches: $398
Why Charge?
Digitization and Preservation Services depends on highly skilled staff and
student workers trained in international standards and best practices on
specialized equipment. Charging for
digitization helps us cover costs
not allocated in our regular budget
including training time, file administration and preservation, and equipment refresh. Requests that are funded through fees and grants get higher priority than unfunded projects.
student workers trained in international standards and best practices on
specialized equipment. Charging for
digitization helps us cover costs
not allocated in our regular budget
including training time, file administration and preservation, and equipment refresh. Requests that are funded through fees and grants get higher priority than unfunded projects.
Grants and Partnerships
If you are applying for a grant or other funding that includes a digitization component, please think about including Digitization and Preservation Services as a partner. We can work with you to keep costs down.
Contact Digital Library Services for more information.
DLS is proud to be the primary
digitization services provider for the
Oregon Digital Newspaper Program! For information about newspaper digitization grants, see the ODNP Blog.
Contact Digital Library Services for more information.
DLS is proud to be the primary
digitization services provider for the
Oregon Digital Newspaper Program! For information about newspaper digitization grants, see the ODNP Blog.
Equipment and Standards
The Digitization and Preservation Services unit's output is compliant with the Federal Agencies
Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI) 4-Star performance level, and follows the
Library of Congress Recommended
Formats Statement.
See a list of our digitization equipment and software.
Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI) 4-Star performance level, and follows the
Library of Congress Recommended
Formats Statement.
See a list of our digitization equipment and software.
