The flight plan of a digital initiatives project: Providing remote access to aerial photographs of Colorado
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 1 June 2005
Abstract
Purpose
To present a case study of a digital initiative for cartographic materials in order to provide a reference for other institutions embarking on similar projects.
Design/methodology/approach
Describes the technical and practical details of the processes involved in georeferencing and providing online access to scanned aerial photographs.
Findings
In the short time that the site has been live, the Map Library has already seen a marked increase in reference queries from both local and national users.
Practical implications
From a practical standpoint, the project would not have been a success without collaboration between map, metadata, and systems librarians.
Originality/value
To date, little has been published about digital initiatives projects providing online access to historical aerial photographs, a distinct and complex subset of cartographic materials. It is hoped that this case study will allow other institutions to learn from the approach and experience of the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries.
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Citation
Cronin, C., Lage, K. and Long, H. (2005), "The flight plan of a digital initiatives project: Providing remote access to aerial photographs of Colorado", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 114-130. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750510598710
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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