This face-to-face course is run by the Researcher Academy

The Researcher Academy courses are very popular, and the majority are run in both semesters to give you the opportunity to attend at a time of the year that suits you. 

Target audience: UoN researchers and research staff from the Faculty of Arts

Description

How can you make the most of an archive visit, when you have limited time and lots of material that’s only available in physical format? The Faculty of Arts Digital Transformations Hub will take you through the basics of document digitisation, including how to get fast, good-quality images of documents while you’re “in the field” and using minimal equipment (your phone, or kit you can borrow from the DTH). This course will also show you some tips and tricks for processing your images after your archive visit, including how to turn them into full-text-searchable files through easy OCR (optical character recognition) software.

Learning outcomes: 

• How to rapidly digitise documents with a range of equipment 
• Understand how professional document digitisation work would be conducted 
• How to post-process images for best use 
• How to use OCR software and recognise text on images 
• Understand the role of copyright restrictions in rapid digitisation and where to go for more information

Course Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk. 

Access seminar room on campus
Take part in group activities/ discussions
Follow presentation slides during the course
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/ or other attendees
Attend the course at a specific date and time

Booking Conditions

Our courses are very popular, especially in the current period, and we are experiencing large volumes of people on our waiting lists.  

Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

PLEASE NOTE: attendance will be recorded; non-attendance might impact your ability to book future courses.