[Genealib] Digitization project advice

Wed Apr 22 12:32:10 EDT 2009

Hi Genealib users,

In light of the topic of this e-mail string, I thought you might want to
know about an upcoming workshop that the Association of Specialized and
Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) is holding in Chicago in July.

Overview: Seeking sustainable funding options for collaborative
digitization projects? Look no further-you'll get the scoop on where to
find them at "After the Grant Runs Out: Funding Collaborative
Digitization." Speakers will explore how to cultivate diverse revenue
streams for funding sustainable collaborative digitization programs,
including membership fees, fund raising and operating budgets.

More info at the ASCLA blog:

http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2009/03/04/collaborative-digitization-funding-
find-it-now-with-help-from-ascla/ 

Please let me know if you have questions about this event.

Best,

Liz

Liz F. Markel, M.A.

Marketing Specialist

Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)

Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

The American Library Association

50 E. Huron Street

Chicago, IL  60611

800-545-2433

p. 312-280-4398

f. 312-280-5273

e. lmarkel at ala.org

www.ala.org/rusa  &  www.ala.org/ascla

From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Carole
Stuart
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:46 AM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
Subject: Re: [Genealib] Digitization project advice

Rhonda,

The Collingwood Public Library is in the process of digitizing our Index
cards to births, marriages and deaths and are about to go live (within
the next two weeks, we hope) with what we have done (in excess of 17,000
entries - only 52,000 more to go!)  I would be happy to go over the pros
and cons of our program with you, if you would like to email me back at
cstuart at collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca.  We have found a way to overcome
the cons, which should provide an excellent resource. Since January 2008
we have also been scanning the obituaries from the local newspaper, so
that the viewer will be able access the actual obituary.

We are also working on a  new local history\genealogy page, as what we
have there is embarrassing inadequate.

Carole

Coordinator, Local History\Genealogy Dept.

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Sandy Day <mailto:daysa at oplin.org>  

	To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
<mailto:genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>  

	Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:43 AM

	Subject: Re: [Genealib] Digitization project advice

	My apologies profusely. Mea culpa.

	Wet noodle time!!

	Sandy Day

		----- Original Message ----- 

		From: Sandy Day <mailto:daysa at oplin.org>  

		To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
<mailto:genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>  

		Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:38 AM

		Subject: Re: [Genealib] Digitization project advice

		Rhonda

		I don't have a reading of that cemetery. Listed below is
twp trustees for Warren Twp but I don't think they will be of much help:

		Warren Twp fiscal officer (clerk) Robert Fetty Jr

		    316 Mound St Tiltonsville OH  43963

		    740-859-5218

		or

		Warren twp trustee Dan Meeker P O Box 215 Rayland OH
43943 

		    740-859-4145

		Your best bet may be in obtaining obituaries and I can
help with that.

		Have you accessed:

		http://labs.familysearch.org/

		This site is owned by the Latter Day Saints (Mormons).
All you need to do is click on Record search then select US as a region
and you will be sent to a link that gives many links in alpha order.
Scroll down till you find Ohio Deaths 1908-1953. You will find actual
images of Ohio death certifs for this time frame. Mildred was only 2
years old I found and it only stated she was buried in Yorkville does
not give cemetery name. She may not have had a grave stone?

		I could not find Josephine on this site. If you can
provide her exact date of death I can search for an obit on her.

		We charge $10 for up to 5 obits so you may want to add
as many as you want on your list. Let me know if you want this done and
I will send instructions.

		Sandy Day

			----- Original Message ----- 

			From: Rhonda Konig
<mailto:Konigr at buffalolib.org>  

			To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu 

			Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:02 AM

			Subject: [Genealib] Digitization project advice

			The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is
considering digitizing its Local History File.  The file is essentially
a newspaper index covering local people, places, things, and history.
It includes about 300,000 citations on 100,000 index cards and will
continue to grow.  The Library is considering scanning the cards and/or
entering the file citations into a searchable database.  Any advice that
you could give related to the following topics would be appreciated: 

			*	Is there a digitization consultant that
you would recommend? 
			*	Would anyone who has worked on a similar
project be willing to talk to our staff about your experience? 
			*	What software would you recommend for
this type of project? 
			*	Any other advice/words of wisdom 

			Thank you for any assistance!

			Sincerely,

			Rhonda Konig
			Special Collections Librarian
			Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
			1 Lafayette Square 
			Buffalo, NY 14203-1887

________________________________

			_______________________________________________
			genealib mailing list
			genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu

http://mailman.acomp.usf.edu/mailman/listinfo/genealib

________________________________

		_______________________________________________
		genealib mailing list
		genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
		http://mailman.acomp.usf.edu/mailman/listinfo/genealib

________________________________

	_______________________________________________
	genealib mailing list
	genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
	http://mailman.acomp.usf.edu/mailman/listinfo/genealib

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.acomp.usf.edu/pipermail/genealib/attachments/20090422/931d9119/attachment.html