Digitization at the National Archives
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Digitization at the National Archives (NARA)

Relevant NARA Guidance

  1. Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Archival Materials for Electronic Access (2004)

  2. Lifecycle Data Requirement Guide (frequent updates)Word Version

  3. NARA 1571, Archival Storage Standards

  4. Preservation Guidelines for Contractors Handling Records and Historical Materials

  5. NARA 1701, Loans of Holdings in NARA's Physical and Legal Custody

Note: This was originally published as Appendix B of the draft digitizing plan.

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