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More and more visual resources collections are not only considering digitization,
but are compelled to do so with the new digital technology. Promises of
powerful management tools with solutions to 24-hour World Wide Web access
and the often illusive subject access have spurred the VR curator into action.
Now that we have some experience behind us, what are the implications of
the digital image for the future, the pitfalls, the pros and cons? How can
we best plan for a course of action in making this process as painless and
as efficient as possible. Questions about hardware, software, databases,
archiving and the web still loom on the horizon.
This session brings together five unique digital projects at various
stages of completion and focuses on the successes and stumbling blocks along
the way. A critical stance is taken in evaluating this process so as
to bring up-to-date information to the membership. Chairing the session is Howard Smith from the Architecture and Fine Arts Library at the University of Southern California. He is also webmaster for this VRA Session website.
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