What Is Annotated Book Scanning?
Annotated books contain marginalia, handwriting, underlining, inserted papers and other evidence of use.
Annotations are part of the record rather than defects. Capture should preserve handwriting, highlighting, stamps and inserted material.
Annotated book digitisation
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Study books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Research books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Signed books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Family books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
School books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Historic annotated books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Study books
- Research books
- Signed books
- Family books
- School books
- Historic annotated books
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.