Sabrina Roy

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29 Mar: The right digitizing equipment for bound books with fragile bindings

During their digitization process, many libraries, archives and other cultural institutions often have to deal with the digitization of rare and delicate bound materials which cannot be opened flat at 180° angle without risking irreparable damage to the spine, and hence require the use of a special V Shaped cradle. Today, there is a wide variety of solutions on the market to manage the digitization of those precious and fragile bound materials and there are several criteria to consider when choosing the best equipment for a project based on its specific needs.