Library Digitization Platform

Digitize Your
Library Collections
Preserve for Future Generations

Professional digitization services for libraries, archives, and cultural institutions. Transform physical collections into accessible digital archives with professional-grade capture, comprehensive metadata, and preservation-quality storage. Make your collections discoverable worldwide while ensuring long-term preservation.

Rare Books
Manuscripts
Periodicals
Maps & Plans
Trusted by 500+ Libraries
FADGI Compliant
Preservation-Grade
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Rare Books

12,847 volumes • 1450-1900

Manuscripts

5,234 items • 12th-19th c.

Historical Newspapers

150,000+ pages • 1800-1950

Photographs

45,000+ images • 1850-2000

100% Capture Rate FADGI 3-Star Quality IIIF Compatible

5M+

Items Digitized

500+

Libraries Served

99.9%

Capture Accuracy

400+

Megapixel Capture

Comprehensive Digitization Services

Complete Library Digitization Platform

Professional digitization for every type of library material

Complete Collection Digitization

Transform physical library collections into high-quality digital archives accessible worldwide.

Comprehensive digitization services for books, manuscripts, periodicals, maps, photographs, and special collections. Our process captures every detail including binding, paper texture, marginalia, and provenance markings. Create searchable, accessible digital collections that preserve institutional heritage.

Rare Book & Manuscript Preservation

Specialized handling for rare books, illuminated manuscripts, and unique special collections.

Expert care for priceless materials including incunabula, medieval manuscripts, first editions, and author's personal copies. Non-invasive capture techniques preserve delicate bindings, fragile paper, and historical structures while creating high-fidelity digital surrogates for research access.

High-Resolution Capture

Professional-grade imaging capturing every detail from paper texture to ink variations.

Industry-leading capture technology with resolutions up to 400+ megapixels. Reveal watermarks, chain lines, erasures, and subtle condition issues. Color-accurate reproduction with color calibration targets and metadata documentation for preservation-quality master files.

Full-Text Searchable Archives

Advanced OCR and HTR technology makes every word in your collection searchable.

State-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) for printed and manuscript materials. Generate searchable text with page-level accuracy. Support for multiple languages, historical scripts, and specialized typography.

Public Access Platform

Create beautiful, accessible digital collections that serve researchers worldwide.

Custom-built digital collection platforms with IIIF compatibility, viewer technology, and accessibility features. Support for TEI, Dublin Core, and METS standards. Integration with library catalogs, discovery systems, and institutional repositories.

Preservation-Grade Storage

Archival-quality digital preservation meeting international standards.

Multiple redundant storage locations with fixity checking and format migration. Compliance with ISO 16363 (Trusted Digital Repositories) and NDSA preservation levels. Long-term preservation planning ensures future accessibility of your digital collections.

Materials We Digitize

Complete coverage for all library collections

Rare Books & Manuscripts

100% Capture

Professional-grade capture

Maps & Oversize

100% Capture

Professional-grade capture

Photographs

100% Capture

Professional-grade capture

Newspapers

100% Capture

Professional-grade capture

Archival Documents

100% Capture

Professional-grade capture

Audio & Video

100% Capture

Professional-grade capture

Why Libraries Choose Our Platform

Professional standards for cultural heritage digitization

Professional Standards

Adherence to FADGI, METAMORFOZE, and international digitization guidelines for cultural heritage.

ISO 16363 Certified

Complete Documentation

Detailed technical metadata, preservation metadata, and digitization process documentation for every item.

Comprehensive Provenance

Researcher Access

Enable global research access to your collections through IIIF-compatible platforms.

Global Research Reach

Batch Processing

Efficient workflows for large-scale digitization projects of any size.

500+ Items Daily

Project Management

Dedicated project managers for collection assessment, planning, and execution.

End-to-End Service

Scalable Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade storage and delivery platforms for growing digital collections.

Petabyte-Scale Capacity

Comprehensive Library Solutions

Tailored for every library type

Special Collections & Archives

  • Digitize manuscript collections and archival fonds
  • Preserve university archives and institutional records
  • Create digital surrogates for rare book collections
  • Digitize photographic archives and visual materials
  • Preserve oral histories and audio collections

Government & Public Libraries

  • Digitize local history collections and newspapers
  • Preserve municipal records and government documents
  • Create digital genealogy and family history resources
  • Digitize yearbooks and school records
  • Preserve community organization archives

Museum & Cultural Heritage

  • Digitize museum libraries and reference collections
  • Preserve exhibition catalogs and ephemera
  • Create digital access to historical documents
  • Digitize artist books and limited editions
  • Preserve cultural heritage materials

Academic & Research Libraries

  • Build digital scholarship collections
  • Preserve faculty publications and theses
  • Create digital course reserves and learning objects
  • Digitize interlibrary loan materials
  • Preserve institutional repositories
Professional Capture Technology

Industry-Leading Digitization Technology

Our equipment and workflows meet the highest standards for cultural heritage digitization, ensuring your collections are captured with exceptional quality and care.

Advanced Imaging Systems

Phase One, Cruse, and Bookeye systems for professional-grade capture of bound and unbound materials.

Quality Control Workflows

Automated validation of image quality, metadata completeness, and technical specifications.

Digital Forensics

Advanced capture revealing hidden text, erasures, and condition issues invisible to the naked eye.

Barcode & RFID Integration

Seamless integration with library management systems and physical item tracking.

Access Control Systems

Granular permissions for sensitive materials, embargo periods, and researcher authorization.

Version Control

Track digitization iterations, preservation actions, and access derivatives across the lifecycle.

Digitization Workflow
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Quality Metrics:

Resolution: 400 PPI • Color Depth: 48-bit • FADGI Rating: 3-Star • OCR Accuracy: 99.5%

Trusted by Leading Libraries

What library professionals are saying

Our digitization partnership has transformed how researchers access our special collections. Over 50,000 rare books and manuscripts are now available globally. The quality of capture and attention to preservation standards exceeded our expectations.

Dr. Patricia Williams

University Librarian

Research University Library

The digitization of our territorial archives has opened our history to researchers worldwide. The platform's search capabilities and IIIF integration make our collections accessible through multiple discovery systems. A model for archival digitization.

Michael Harrington

Archives Director

State Archives

The ability to create digital scholarly editions from our manuscript collections has revolutionized our digital humanities program. Students and faculty can now work with primary sources remotely, enabling new research methodologies.

Dr. Elizabeth Chen

Digital Scholarship Librarian

Liberal Arts College

From planning to execution, the project management was exceptional. Over 200,000 items digitized with consistent quality, comprehensive metadata, and full integration with our existing systems. Our digital collections now rank among the best nationally.

Robert Thompson

Head of Digital Collections

Public Library System

ARL Libraries
Public Library Systems
State Archives
Academic Libraries
Special Collections
Museum Libraries

Library Digitization FAQs

Everything libraries need to know about digitization

We digitize the full range of library materials including rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, newspapers, periodicals, ephemera, audio recordings, and video materials. Our equipment handles bound volumes, oversize materials, fragile items, and special formats with appropriate care and handling.
Our team includes conservators and rare book specialists who assess and handle materials with appropriate care. We use non-invasive capture techniques, custom cradles, and specialized lighting to protect delicate items. All handling follows AIC and ACRL guidelines for special collections.
We support Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, TEI, and custom schemas. Technical metadata follows NISO and FADGI guidelines. Our systems integrate with Alma, Sierra, ArchivesSpace, and other library management platforms.
We work with your legal team to establish digitization permissions and access policies. Our platform supports embargo periods, researcher authentication, and rights management. We can provide public domain materials and handle in-copyright materials according to your institution's policies.
We deliver preservation master files (TIFF, JPEG2000), access derivatives (JPEG, PDF), and text outputs (TXT, XML, ALTO). All files include embedded technical metadata and can be packaged for ingest into digital preservation systems.
Project timelines vary based on collection size, material condition, and metadata requirements. A typical collection of 10,000 items takes 3-6 months. We provide detailed project plans with phased deliverables to ensure steady progress and early access.
Yes! We integrate with Islandora, DSpace, ContentDM, Omeka, and other digital collections platforms. Our API-first approach ensures seamless delivery of content and metadata to your existing systems.
Every item undergoes multiple quality checks: image quality verification, OCR accuracy validation, metadata completeness review, and accessibility testing. We provide detailed QA documentation and accept only 100% of items meeting your specifications.
Our preservation planning includes fixity checking, format migration, and geographic redundancy. We follow NDSA preservation levels and can provide your institution with preservation-ready files for local archiving.
We provide comprehensive documentation including digitization specifications, metadata guidelines, and quality assurance procedures. Staff training options include on-site workshops, documentation, and ongoing support for managing your digital collections.

Digitization Standards Guide

FADGI, METAMORFOZE, and international standards documentation

Preservation Planning

Long-term digital preservation strategies and best practices

Grant & Funding Support

Resources for digitization grants and funding opportunities

Start Your Library Digitization Project

Preserve your collections for future generations

Free project assessment • Custom proposals • Grant writing support