Digitization Workflows and Protocols

Based on our observations (Nelson et al. 2012), three workflows dominated digitization programs in the institutions we visited. The following links provide information on Digitization Workflows and Protocols.

General Digitization Resources

• Five task clusters that enable efficient and effective digitization
• Gil Nelson: Herbarium Digitization Tasks and Components Overview

Example Digitization Protocols

• Florida State University Herbarium Imaging Protocol
• Valdosta State University Herbarium (VSC) Vascular Plant Imaging Protocol
• Valdosta State Herbarium (VSC) Bryophyte Packet Imaging Protocol
• Valdosta Herbarium image processing with Nikon Dust Off process included
• A Guide to Digitizing Insect Collections (MCZ Entomology Type Image Project)
• Digitization Workflow Using Aperture (Scanners, Cameras,Books)
• Workflows, protocols, etc. from Tri-Trophic TCN (NYBG and AMNH docs)

Workflows and Protocols

• Digitization Workflows
• iDigBio Digitization Workflow Workshop (DROID) report
• iDigBio's Collaborative Workflows Page (DROID Working Groups)
• Bryophyte/Lichen TCN workflow
• JSTOR PLANTS Handbook
• Developing integrated workflows for the digitisation of herbarium specimens using a modular and scalable approach
• Workflow Modules and Task Lists
• Gil Nelson: Herbarium Workflows
• U. Vermont GPI Pre-digitization Curation Workflow (Audrey Clark)