Digitisation

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definition Process of creating digital files by scanning or otherwise converting analogue materials. The resulting digital copy, or digital surrogate, would then be classed as digital material and then subject to the same broad challenges involved in preserving access to it, as born-digital materials.
editorial note Expert review decision, 2021-22: No review this cycle
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