A material-specific scanning approach
We do not scan books, newspapers, manuscripts and historical documents the same way; we choose the right equipment and resolution for each material.
From paper to digital collection
Book and Newspaper Digitisation Service
We turn your books, newspapers, manuscripts and historical documents into a long-lasting, searchable digital collection using scanning techniques, colour accuracy and archival standards suited to each material.
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Why is it needed?
Let the information on paper stay true to the original in digital form too.
When books, newspapers and manuscripts are digitised with the same scanner and the same resolution, bindings get damaged, newspaper pages warp, or handwritten detail becomes illegible.
Books, newspapers, manuscripts and historical documents may all fall under the heading of "paper", but each requires a different scanning method, a different resolution and a different conservation approach. We plan our book digitisation, newspaper digitisation, manuscript digitisation and historical document digitisation work according to each material’s binding, paper structure and condition.
300-600 DPIarchival resolution, depending on material
25+ yılarşivleme ve dijitalleştirme deneyimi
4material types with a dedicated process
%99+target OCR/index accuracy
Why Arşivist?
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A conservation-first process
For fragile and sensitive materials, we use methods that minimise light, heat and physical pressure.
Output aligned with archival standards
We deliver in long-lasting formats such as TIFF, PDF/A and JPEG2000, together with Dublin Core-compatible metadata.
More than 25 years of archiving and digitisation experience
We offer a holistic process, run by the same team, from physical archiving through to digital archiving.
Overview
Every material calls for its own scanning method.
Book digitisation requires scanning a bound work without stressing its spine, so we use overhead scanners and book cradles, set angle and lighting to the page’s natural resting position, and correct page curvature in software after capture to make the text OCR-ready. Newspaper digitisation, by contrast, is shaped by large formats and brittle, often acidic paper; pages are typically scanned in grayscale at 300–400 DPI using large-format flatbed or overhead scanners with additional support surfaces, and archival master files are stored as high-resolution, uncompressed images.
Manuscript digitisation is conservation-first: works are exposed to as little light and heat as possible, and calibrated light sources and colour reference cards are used for colour accuracy; where faded, stained or illegible text needs to be recovered, advanced techniques such as multispectral imaging are used. In historical document digitisation, official records such as decrees, charters and registers are scanned in a way that preserves both visual integrity and content, described with Dublin Core-compatible metadata fields, and delivered in long-lasting archival formats such as TIFF, PDF/A and, where needed, JPEG2000.
The types of material we digitise
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Book Digitisation Service
We digitise bound books and periodicals using overhead scanners and book cradles, without putting pressure on the spine. Post-capture curve correction and OCR make the text searchable; for rare or fragile bindings, angle and pressure are adjusted specifically for the work.
Newspaper Digitisation Service
We digitise large-format, acidic and brittle newspaper collections using large-format scanners, typically at 300–400 DPI in grayscale. Page-level images are linked with METS/ALTO structural metadata, the accepted standard for newspaper collections, making content accessible at both issue and page level.
Manuscript Digitisation
Handwritten works are scanned through a conservation-first process that minimises light and heat exposure, using equipment calibrated for colour accuracy. For faded or illegible text, advanced techniques such as multispectral imaging can be used, where appropriate, to help recover the content.
Historical Document Digitisation
We scan official historical documents such as decrees, charters and registers in a way that preserves original size and colour integrity, and describe them using Dublin Core-compatible fields. Outputs are delivered in TIFF, PDF/A and, where needed, JPEG2000 for long-term access.
Project scope
What do we deliver?
An auditable, sustainable scope scaled to your needs.
- 01Material-specific scanning method and equipment selection
- 02Spine-safe scanning for bound books
- 03Large-format, grayscale archival scanning for newspapers
- 04Conservation-first, low-light-exposure capture for manuscripts
- 05Calibration and reference-card use for colour accuracy
- 06Full-text search via OCR (assessed for both Latin and historical scripts)
- 07Dublin Core / METS-ALTO-compatible metadata
- 08Delivery in long-lasting archival formats (TIFF, PDF/A, JPEG2000)
Delivery model
A step-by-step process
Every step is documented; scope and quality criteria are agreed at the start of the project.
- 01
Material analysis
The binding structure, paper condition and level of damage of the book, newspaper, manuscript or historical document are examined, and the appropriate scanning method is determined.
- 02
Preparation and conservation check
Necessary protective measures are taken for fragile or sensitive materials, with a basic conservation assessment carried out before scanning.
- 03
Material-specific scanning
Books are scanned on a book cradle, newspapers on a large-format scanner, and manuscripts and historical documents with conservation-first equipment.
- 04
Quality control, OCR and metadata
Images are checked for resolution and colour accuracy, then enriched with OCR and defined metadata fields.
- 05
Transfer to archive and delivery
Digital outputs are securely transferred, in long-lasting formats, to the target digital archive or delivery medium.
Who is it for?
Scaled to your organisational structure.
- Libraries
- Universities
- Devlet arşivleri ve kurumlar
- Museums
- Newspaper archives and publishers
- Vakıflar ve dernekler
- Research centres
- Manuscript collections
Frequently asked questions
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What does the book and newspaper digitisation service cover?
It covers four distinct material types — book digitisation, newspaper digitisation, manuscript digitisation and historical document digitisation — each with a scanning method, resolution and archival standard suited to its structure.
Why do newspaper archives require a different scanning process?
Newspapers are fragile because they are large-format and made from thin, often acidic paper; unlike low-resolution photocopying, this calls for large-format scanners, 300–400 DPI grayscale archival resolution, and page/issue-level structural metadata (similar to METS/ALTO).
How are manuscripts protected during scanning?
Manuscripts are scanned in a conservation-first setup that minimises light and heat exposure, using equipment calibrated for colour accuracy; pages are photographed without strain, at an angle and with support suited to the work.
Can faded or illegible text be made readable again?
In some cases, advanced techniques such as multispectral imaging, which captures images across different wavelengths, can improve the readability of faded or illegible text; the suitability of this method is assessed case by case.
Can scanned books and documents be searched?
Yes. OCR technology makes materials written in the Latin alphabet fully searchable; for historical and handwritten texts, feasibility is assessed based on legibility and script type.
What format are files delivered in after digitisation?
For long-term access we typically use TIFF and PDF/A, with JPEG2000 also used for large newspaper collections; other output formats are supported on request.
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