Integrating Library/Museum Collections at the University of

DenverCelebrating Success

Colorado Digitization Projects 2001 Fall Regional Meeting

Betty Meagher

University of Denver Penrose LibraryOctober 2, 2001

University of Denver Penrose Library University of Denver Penrose Library Expectations and ObjectivesExpectations and Objectives

Reach New Audiences

Facilitate Access to Collections

Build Strategic Partnerships

Train Staff in New Technology

University of Denver Penrose Library University of Denver Penrose Library Digitization ProjectDigitization Project

• E.B. Renaud Collection Notebooks Reports Artifacts

• Beck Archives Photographs Material Culture Collection (textiles, personal

accessories, etc.)

E. B. Renaud CollectionE. B. Renaud CollectionDr. Etienne B. Renaud (1880-1973) professor of Anthropology at the University of Denver from 1916-1948 conducted fieldwork throughout the western U.S. where he pioneered a systematic and disciplined approach to archeological excavations.

NotebooksNotebooks ArtifactsArtifacts ReportsReports

Beck ArchivesBeck Archives

The materials in the Beck Archives document the history and culture of the Jewish community in the Rocky Mountain West.

PhotographsPhotographs Material CultureMaterial Culture

E.B. Renaud Collection

Organization of the ProjectOrganization of the ProjectSteps to SuccessSteps to Success

Select Select MaterialsMaterials

Conduct Conduct ResearchResearch

Photograph Photograph Objects (?)Objects (?)

Scan Scan MaterialsMaterials

Construct Construct MetadataMetadata

Create Web Create Web PagesPages

Select Select MaterialsMaterials

Conduct Conduct ResearchResearch

Photograph Photograph Objects (?)Objects (?)

Scan Scan MaterialsMaterials

Construct Construct MetadataMetadata

Create Web Create Web PagesPages

Support

CDP Collection Development Task ForceCDP Collection Development Task Force

Financial support for textile researchFinancial support for textile research

Financial supportFinancial support

Workshops and trainingWorkshops and training Hardware and softwareHardware and software

Workshops and trainingWorkshops and training

Workshops and guidelinesWorkshops and guidelines

Expectations and ObjectivesExpectations and ObjectivesHow Did We Do?How Did We Do?

Reach New Audiences

Facilitate Access to Collections

Build Strategic Partnerships

Train Staff in New Technology

Web clients from throughout Colorado, the U. S., and the world

Inquiries referred to web site

Within the university and with other institutions

Scanning and web page development

Improve Staff MoraleSense of accomplishment