National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Archival Materials for Electronic Access: Creation of Production Master Files – Raster Images (June, 2004) - http://1.usa.gov/21mr4vv
Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines Initiative (FADGI)
Collaborative effort by federal agencies to define common guidelines, methods, and practices to digitize historical content in a sustainable manner. Includes guides to film, audio, video, and still images http://www.digitizationguidelines.gov/
Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials (FADGI Still Image Working Group)
(Additional links to specific FADGI documents are to be found under other topic headings as well.) http://1.usa.gov/1pc1LLs
Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG)
(UPDIG-DISG Digital Image Submission Guidelines, 2007)
According to the Visual Resources Association, “the DISG working group addresses standards to improve the “hand-off” (interoperable transfer) of digital image files from photographers to end users of all types. This diverse community includes stock image distributors, magazine and book publishers, publication designers, web designers, art directors, museums and fine-art publishers.” http://www.updig.org
Stanford University Libraries Best practices for file naming
Easy, clear ideas for how to best name your files. See also the best practices for file formats and metadata creation. - http://stanford.io/1VIKWSC
(List compiled by Laura M. Ponikvar, Library Director – lponikvar@cia.edu)
Gaylord Archival
Basic preservation supplies & tools; kits; exhibits & display; storage, packing & shipping http://www.gaylord.com/
Demco
Basic book protection supplies http://www.demco.com
University Products
Preservation supplies & tools; some kits; exhibits & display; storage, packing & shipping; photo preservation & storage; book binding tools & supplies http://www.universityproducts.com/
Talas
Preservation supplies & tools; kits; bookbinding supplies & tools; archival storage; good for tools http://www.talasonline.com/
Conservation resources
Ready & custom made archival storage boxes http://www.conservationresources.com/
(List compiled by Dana Bjorklund, Technical Services Librarian – dbjorklund@cia.edu)