What is the Digital Imaging Service?

Digital Imaging to exacting standards

VTLS Imaging Services is the preservation-quality solution to consider when digitizing your valuable collections. From archival scanning and post-scan processing, to metadata capture and expert project management, we bring our expertise to every step of digital library creation.

The latest imaging technology and project specific equipment operated by trained technicians combine to meet the exacting requirements and unique challenges of digitizing all types of materials in libraries, archives, and museums.

Archival quality scanning

VTLS' archival quality scanning services are based on sound, industry-recognized "best practices" for digital image reproduction. Adhering to the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance Standard, including the special care and handling procedures required for rare and fragile material, we use professional production techniques to ensure the highest quality output for long-term, multipurpose use.

VTLS can scan almost anything

• Photographs (Print Scanning)
• Slides, Transparencies, Negatives, Microfilm (Film Scanning)
• Rare books, Objects, Glass Plates (Non-contact Digital Photography)
• Maps, Newspapers, Posters (Large Format Scanning)
• Manuscripts, Catalog Cards, Postcards, Ephemera (Document Scanning)
• Books, Journals, Reports (Bound Material Scanning)
• OCR / Full-text conversion (From Printed Documents)

Get the Details

Whether you have 50 items or 50,000, VTLS Digital Imaging Services can get the job done faster, with fewer hassles, and within your budget. We can make that promise because we have...

• A variety of options for color-calibrated scanning, quality control and image delivery.
• A professional and experienced project management team.
• A secure, fire-safe, climate/dust controlled facility that accommodates large collections.
• On-site project management and digitization services for special materials.

Project Management: Bringing it all together

At VTLS, we understand that no two digital library projects are the same. To ensure that your digital collection is custom-fit to your institution's wants and needs, we begin each project with a detailed analysis of the material and an individualized consultation with your institution.

Throughout each stage of production, all work is meticulously tracked and accounted for. Jobs are logged with careful notation of detail and then checked against customer specifications. To ensure that the final data is of the highest quality, work is independently verified upon completion.