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Imaging Projects at NOAA Central Library

Imaging Projects at NOAA Central Library. Foreign Climate Data Project U.S. Daily Weather Maps Monthly Weather Review Diana Abney and Doria Grimes NOAA Librarian’s Workshop March 26, 2003. Challenges. Technical problems Not enough available server space.

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Imaging Projects at NOAA Central Library

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  1. Imaging ProjectsatNOAA Central Library Foreign Climate Data Project U.S. Daily Weather Maps Monthly Weather Review Diana Abney and Doria Grimes NOAA Librarian’s Workshop March 26, 2003

  2. Challenges Technical problems • Not enough available server space. • Server not available from April to August 2002. • Unplanned downtime from parent organization.

  3. Challenges Limited Personnel • One FTE to manage the workflow. • 1/4 FTE to create, update and maintain web site and links. • Received only $25K for labor in FY02. • Requirement to load over 1000+ CDs for 4 NOAA projects. • Requirement to link over 1000+ CDs and images for 4 NOAA projects.

  4. Challenges Digitization & Processing Challenges • Special handling of documents that are • brittle • torn • oversize • CDMP contractor Discovery phase to determine proper format • B&W or grayscale • tiff • pdf • djvu

  5. Challenges Digitization & Processing Challenges • Staying abreast of the new formats, standards, software, technology, etc. • Compression issues and file size

  6. Accomplishments • Library CDMP Team is Winner of 2002 Administrator=s Award. • Digital programs are viewed as institutional assets. • Imaging and QA completed on 3 projects. • Experience gained for more complex projects.

  7. Accomplishments • Partnerships within NOAA - Office of Coast Survey, NOS -- U.S. Coast Pilot. • Partnerships with private sector - American Meteorological Society, Monthly Weather Review.

  8. Lessons Learned • In spite of advanced planning and hard work, there will be many obstacles beyond your control. • Maintaining a digital collection requires constant care (above regular duties). • Expect delays. • Limited personnel affects project completion. • Develop partnerships.

  9. Lessons Learned • Promote/Market all projects within and outside of Agency: • Brochures • Presentations at conferences (AMS) • Press releases • Publish articles

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