Checking Work By Object

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'''Handling materials'''
'''Handling materials'''
* Pay attention to the quality of the physical object; if there is any chance of damage during scanning, consult with a supervisor for instructions.
* Pay attention to the quality of the physical object; if there is any chance of damage during scanning, consult with a supervisor for instructions.
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* If it appears that what you are to digitize is a duplicate or an unclear image of questionable worth, consult with a supervisor for instructions. We do NOT digitize duplicate images or items of no research value.
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* If it appears that what you are to digitize is a duplicate or an unclear image of questionable worth, consult with a supervisor for instructions.
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'''Scanning/optimization'''
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'''Capture'''
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* Make/optimize scans
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* Visually check the quality of images as you make captures
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* Visually check the quality of scans
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* Be careful when inputting numbers for automatic file naming
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* If using EpsonScan: be careful when inputting numbers for automatic file naming
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'''Working with metadata'''
'''Working with metadata'''
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* Compare descriptions and filenames in spreadsheet with the digital objects
* Compare descriptions and filenames in spreadsheet with the digital objects
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'''Uploading to share drive'''
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'''Optimization/saving to Share drive'''
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* Upload scans from local hard drive to share drive
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* Check to make sure the following are correct
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* Delete already uploaded files from local hard drive
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** Destination folder
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** File naming
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** File extension
'''Documentation'''
'''Documentation'''
* Enter all work in TrackingFiles spreadsheet
* Enter all work in TrackingFiles spreadsheet
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* If you notice discrepancies between TrackingFiles and what's on the share drive, correct them
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* If you notice discrepancies between TrackingFiles and what's on the share drive, consult with a supervisor for instructions.

Current revision

For each object, follow these procedures for workflow and quality control as you go:

Handling materials

  • Pay attention to the quality of the physical object; if there is any chance of damage during scanning, consult with a supervisor for instructions.
  • If it appears that what you are to digitize is a duplicate or an unclear image of questionable worth, consult with a supervisor for instructions.

Capture

  • Visually check the quality of images as you make captures
  • Be careful when inputting numbers for automatic file naming

Working with metadata

  • Check existing metadata
  • Compare descriptions and filenames in spreadsheet with the digital objects

Optimization/saving to Share drive

  • Check to make sure the following are correct
    • Destination folder
    • File naming
    • File extension

Documentation

  • Enter all work in TrackingFiles spreadsheet
  • If you notice discrepancies between TrackingFiles and what's on the share drive, consult with a supervisor for instructions.
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