Re: scanning vs. copying

[Susan Jurist <sjurist at ucsd dot edu>]

I didn't see the original, but given where the sender is from, a lot 
will have to do if you are scanning for internal, curator types or 
external people.

If you are scanning for an internal person who really cares about the 
image, then you might want to invest in a good scanner & software. If 
you aren't overly concerned with image quality, a cheaper scanner can do.

If you want to mail people PDFs, you should buy a full copy of Adobe 
Acrobat - it can be really useful for minimizing the size of scanned 
files, including high-quality images. UCSD uses Acrobat for ILL and 
digital reserves units.

csj



Keith Palmateer wrote:
> Since PCC has three campuses, several centers and many distance learning 
> students, I have been using the Ariel option to "scan and save" copies 
> into the "Patron Delivery" server.  The end user gets a PDF (or tiff) 
> file , notify the patron and no paper.  The quality of the image is 
> dependant on the scanner, but the skill of the operator can minimize 
> many problems.
>
> At 07:57 AM 4/18/2005, you wrote:
>
> > Our library is using 3 "planetary" (overhead) scanners to photocopy 
> > printed materials for patrons.  We are looking at ways to reduce waste 
> > of paper and toner ink (which is in part due to mediocre quality of 
> > copies).
> > We want to replace paper copying with digital scanning and forwarding 
> > of scanned documents to users.  We are ready to look at any solution, 
> > including, but not limited to, portable scanners.
> > Any suggestions?
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Oleg Kreymer
> > Systems Librarian
> > T.J. Watson Library
> > The Metropolitan Museum of Art
> > 1000 Fifth Avenue
> > New York, NY 10028
> > (212) 570-3841
> >
> >
> >
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> Keith Palmateer
> Interlibrary Loan Specialist
> Portland Community College Libraries
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