So the public can access the rich amount of information available in repositories, archives across the globe are digitizing their collections. Digitization is a multi-faceted process that requires a level of expertise and experience. Digital Archivists help institutions navigate this intense learning-curve and allow these institutions to make their collections available to the world.

Why be a Digital Archivist?

As a digital archivist you are at the forefront of change; from archives being geographically and physically constrained to archives being available to anyone with a computer. You get to experiment with technology and bring new means of accessing information to the public. By digitizing information you assure its accessibility and preservation into the future.

What is a Digital Archive?

"A documented information system employing information architecture configured to assure trustworthiness and long-term retention of digital assets." - University of Texas at Austin

The purpose of this site is to introduce the concept of digital archives to users with no prior knowledge or users looking for an easy to understand explanation. This is not meant to be a stand-alone introduction or a extensive overview of the topic of digital archives.

What are the Facets of a Digitization Project?

• Digitization: the process of rendering physical objects into a digital image or representation with accompanying digital information
  
  
• Tools: Digital Asset Management Systems, Scanners and Image Editing Software
  
  
• Metadata: "data about data"