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Digital Learning, Resources, and Genealogy
Note that topic headings align closely with the Content Menu to the left. Each major topic and sub-topic in blue is a link to the page on which the topic can be found.
Page 1 Preservation | "How To" Guides
Page 2 Projects for Families | Projects for Local Historical Societies
Page 3 Digital Learning | Preservation & Sharing Resources | Genealogy
► Digital Learning
■ Digital Technology Expands Photo and Document Image
Preservation and Sharing Possibilities
Low cost, expanding digital image services, and the preservation of images are a few of the reasons to consider creating a digital image library....
■ Understanding Digital Image Terminology and Technology
There are three major categories of digital image activities. Decisions and objectives for capture, storing, and sharing images are mathematically related and impact the range of options and decisions in the others....
■ Digital Image File Formats and Recommendations
Several characteristics of file formats are discussed and reasons given for recommending Jpeg and Gif for certain types of images.....
■ Aspect Ratios and Cropping Considerations for Digital Images
Digital images are captured by cameras and scanners in a ratio of width to height. These ratios are often different from standard print sizes. Therefore, images are often adjusted by default or manual cropping....
► Index of Preservation and Sharing Resources
■ Best Overall Online Printers
Several major online printers are compared....
Several major online photo book providers are compared
■ Sources of Archival Quality Preservation Supplies
Links are provided to some leading sources of a broad range of preservation, storage, and display supplies...
■ Considerations in Selecting a Printer
Major considerations and links to buying guides.....
■ Considerations in Selecting a Scanner
Major considerations and links to buying guides.....
■ How Many Pixels Do you Need in a Digital Camera
The most important feature in selecting a digital camera is its megapixel rating. How many megapixels do you need for your intended purposes......
■ Considerations in Selecting a Digital Camera
Major considerations and links to buying guides....
► Genealogy
■ Using Genealogy Database Resources to Build a Family History
As interest in genealogy and online databases grow, services are developing to automate and update family name searches....
