Finding the way: improving access to the collections of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society

Fenton, C. (2007) Finding the way: improving access to the collections of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 41(4), pp. 353-364. (doi: 10.1108/00330330710831576)

Abstract

This case study describes and discusses the ‘Images for All’ project at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and lessons learned from it. The background to the project and collections held is described. The case study focuses on the development of the project website, the digitisation of 100 images from the collection and the nature of project management in a small scale project. The paper finds that there are many potential challenges faced by project managers working in small voluntary organisations, but these can be overcome.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Project management; Digitisation; Archive management; Digital libraries; digital storage
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Fenton, Ms Candida
• Authors: Fenton, C.
• Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU; College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Information Studies
• Journal Name: Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• ISSN: 0033-0337
• ISSN (Online): 1758-7301
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2007 Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• First Published: First published in Program: electronic library and information systems 41(4):353-364
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher