DIY Digitization Lab

The DIY Digitization Lab is a self-service digitization space for scanning print-based materials. It is currently located on the third floor of the Regenstein Library near the microform collections. The Lab is open by appointment only. To schedule a consultation, please contact the Digital Scholarship Librarian, Taylor Faires.

Starting a Digitization Project

Before using the DIY Digitization Lab, you will need to schedule a consultation with Taylor Faires or another staff member within the lab. During this consultation, a staff member will ask questions relating to the following topics:

  • Size of project
  • Type of project (ex. Text Data Mining, Digital Collection)
  • Timing restraints
  • Copyright
  • Technical requirements

Not all digitization projects are a good fit for the DIY Digitization Lab such as general scanning projects for personal or classroom use, projects focused on artwork or images, projects involving large format 2D materials such as maps, or collections that require preservation quality digitization such as those entering into library digital collections. A staff member is happy to talk through your project to determine if the Digitization Lab is a good fit.

Other Digitization Services on Campus

There are several options available for students, faculty, and staff hoping to scan materials for personal or classroom usage such as the Library's Scan & Deliver service and the self-service scanners located within the Library.

For scanning projects focused on artwork or images, please reach out to the Visual Resources Center.

Large Format Scanning

For 2D materials larger than 22 x 22 inches, the Map Room at the Regenstein Library can scan up to 42 inches wide and unlimited length. Please contact Sam Brown to make an appointment.

Equipment Available

The DIY Digitization Lab currently offers training and access to the following equipment:

  • BookEye3 Scanner

The DIY Digitization Lab also can provide access to a Reel2Reel deck for legacy audio digitization.

In addition to the equipment in the space, the DIY Digitization Lab offers the following software on Workstations in the space:

  • ABBYY Finereader
  • Audacity