ScanKits
The Network provides digitization support through the loaning of ScanKits, i.e. equipment and software available to borrow to complete all steps of a digitization project.
Member organizations, or affiliates, may borrow a ScanKit for up to six months after attending a brief training session during which Network staff will offer instruction on how to operate the equipment.
Eligibility
Representatives of libraries, archives, historical societies, museums, schools, and other educational and cultural organizations are eligible to borrow a ScanKit at no charge.
Eligible materials include:
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Material that reflects regional history and culture.
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Curricular or classroom material.
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Materials not falling within these criteria will be assessed on an individual basis.
- Materials digitized may be placed on the statewide digital history site New York Heritage at the discretion of NNYLN and the contributing organization.
Contact digitization@nnyln.org for more information or if you have questions.
Technology
Three ScanKits are available to be loaned. Each kit consists of two parts: 1) a core kit and 2) a scanning device of your choice to best suit your project needs.
1) Core Kit
Each ScanKit contains the following core equipment and software.
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2) Scanners
Each core kit is accompanied by one of the following scanning devices of your choice. Explore details about each device by selecting the corresponding tab.
- Canon CanoScan LiDE220
- Epson Expression 10000XL with Backlight
- Epson Expression 10000XL
- Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600
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Resources
Not sure where to start? View our ‘Planning Your First Digitization Project‘ Guide. You may also find recordings from our six-part Digitization Series, led by Special Collections Consultant and Archivist Katelyn Legacy-Roulston, helpful.
Do you have microfilm you would like to digitize? Check out our Microfilm Scanning Services!