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Abstract:
This session will discuss an innovative joint research project undertaken by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) and the National University of Singapore, School of Computing with two objectives: 1) a 3D imaging system for capturing and scanning digital facsimiles of fragile and bulky materials, so as to improve the handling process of archival records 2) an image processing software that helps restore the legibility and readability of archival documents adversely affected by bleed-through effect of iron-gall ink.
Auditoire visé:
The session targets archivists who are involved in the use of digital imaging to improve and enhance access to their holdings. We believe that it is also of interest to archives, particularly those who have a sizeable collection of manuscripts that suffer from ink-bleed effect from iron-gall ink.
Overall purpose and significance of session:
This session discusses an innovative joint research project undertaken by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) and the National University of Singapore, School of Computing with two objectives: 1) a 3D imaging system for capturing and scanning digital facsimiles of fragile and bulky materials so as to improve the handling process of archival records 2) an image processing software that helps restore the legibility and readability of archival documents adversely affected by bleed-through effect of iron-gall ink.
Content description:
This method consists of a 3D imaging system and an image processing software. The 3D imaging system is intended as an alternative to a flatbed scanner. The system can image a bound volume, without the need to press the volume flat during the process of scanning. This is particularly useful for imaging fragile and bulky items while minimising handling and the risk of damage. A second innovation is image processing software designed to digitally enhance and improve the writing of archival records from ink-bleed-through effect. This software can be used by archives staff to significantly reduce traces of ink-bleed through in archival records, thereby increasing the legibility of the records.
J’invite chaleureusement tous les archivistes et tous les professionnels de l’information à venir au 16e Congrès de l’ICA à Kuala Lumpur du 21 au 27 juillet 2008.