Purpose -To provide an introduction to the eight articles in the issue that deal with collaborative digitization programs. Design/methodology/approach -This introduction summarizes the articles within the context of sustainability.Findings -In addition to business planning, efforts to build collaborative networks, empower content providers, and engage end-users are central to developing sustainable programs. Originality/value -Readers gain a quick overview of some of the key issues that digitization programs face.
This article provides an overview of Volunteer Voices, Tennessee's statewide digitization program. The authors focus on the three-year Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grant that provided the foundation for future growth of the digitization program. In addition to an overview of the content selection, metadata issues, software selection, digital preservation, and K-12 education emphasis of the grant project, the article includes a detailed description of the work done by the digitization and content specialists from across the state who selected and scanned items. The article concludes with a look at post-grant efforts to promote the sustainability of Volunteer Voices.
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