What happens when an entire collection goes through the Conservation Department to be processed so that it can be digitized? What do these collections look like through the eyes of a conservator? What level of conservation work should a collection get? How long does it take to process a collection? These are some of the common questions asked of the Conservation Staff. In our second installment of Digital Collections “Behind the Scenes” we will explore these questions and more. Below is an overview of the process which is explained in detail in the embedded video.
Overview:
1. Sort
2. Remove Mylar
3. Assess collection for repair
4. Repair
5. Flag problem items for the Digital Production Center
6. Re-house
7. Repeat
The next stage of the process is digitization — coming soon!