Digitisation: still the preserve of preservationists rather than users

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of digitisation.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper looks at the ways in which digitisation can be used.

Findings

The paper finds that digitisation has been used chiefly as a way of preservation, but it should also be looked at as a means of improving access.

Originality/value

The paper presents useful information on the use of digitisation as a means of access.

Citation

Gorman, G.E. (2006), "Digitisation: still the preserve of preservationists rather than users", Online Information Review, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 621-623. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520610716126