Digitization@METRO

8.6 Gigapixels - Wow!

An Italian company, HAL9000, claims to have created the world's largest digital image measuring 8.6 gigapixels.

The image is of a fresco painted by Gaudenzio Ferrari known as the Vito di Cristo in 1513 which depicts the life of Jesus Christ in 21 pictures. The original fresco measured over 750 square feet.

While the technological achievement is incredible, I am left completely humbled by the attention to detail paid by the artist. Everywhere you zoom, you see something that amazes.

METRO 2006 Digitization Survey

The METRO 2006 Digitization Survey Final Report is now available on our website.

The Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) conducted its third digitization survey in the summer of 2006. The survey focused on measuring the growth of digital activity at METRO member institutions, and gathering the information needed to develop plans for further expansion of METRO’s digital services.

Funding for this survey was provided in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

To read the report please visit the Digitization Reports section of our website.

Scanning Forum 2006

UVA is hosting its first Scanning Forum 2006: Balancing Quality, Automation, and Service on November 6-7, 2006.

Designed for staff that work with digitizing, scanning, and imaging, this forum aims to share best practices, streamline process, problem solve, and share practical information among colleagues and vendors.