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Looking at the availability of materials in other formats when considering them for digitization
Digitization improves access to materials, but some materials already exist in other formats that could be shared, such as microfilm. You wouldn't want to spend time and money digitizing something if there is a good preservation form that already exists.
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Considering the broad research Value of the materials when looking at digitizing
Considering the ownership and copyright of materials selected for digitization
Considering High-Demand Collections for digitization
Considering Local Research Value of the materials when selecting for digitization
Looking at the availability of materials in other formats when considering them for digitization
The size of the user community could affect digitization
Funding plays into digitization
Considering the long term effect on the condition of the materials and digitization
Considering Unique Collections for Digitization
Collaborative collection building opportunities impact digitization decisions