Hi all,

 

I have been asked to inquire about the possibility of automation and
digitization of forms and statistics within a Special
Collections/Archives.  This would include such items as call slips,
research forms, user statistics, reproduction requests, etc.  

The idea would be to bring together all of this type of information so
that it could be searched, accessed and compiled in a manner similar to
the use of Microsoft Access.  

 

One extra facet of this idea would be an automated method of gathering
the information, possibly through barcodes on boxes/folders or other
means.  Though this is obviously done with the circulation of books, I
tend to feel that the complexities of archival collections limit how far
we can "automate" the gathering of our information.

 

Has anyone heard of a complete system that would do all of these things
and yet still be compatible (and user-friendly) given the complex nature
of archival collections?

 

Also, what types (if any) of automation/digitization of this nature are
any of you currently doing?  This could be through MS Excel, Access or
any other means.

 

Any replies will be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you.

 

Dale Sauter

Manuscript Curator,

Special Collections Department

Joyner Library

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 27858-4353

252-328-0275

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