Libraries

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Today, there are more than 250,000 libraries around the world, of which almost 90,000 are in the countries of the European Union. As keepers of a priceless cultural heritage, the mission of libraries is to preserve their collections while at the same time making sure that they are available both to present-day users and to future generations.

With the development of new information technologies, library practices have been radically modified: a growing number of libraries is now engaged in campaigns to digitize their works. The digitization of library collections has in fact become essential as it not only improves the preservation of documents by reducing the number of times they are handled, but it also makes it possible to distribute them to the general public via various communications media (electronic and paper format) and it makes rare and precious works accessible to the general public.


Benefits of our solutions
  • Long lifetime and preservation of fragile and precious works
    • Reproduction of rare and fragile works,
    • Limitation of risks related to the handling or distribution of documents.
  • Better distribution to a large audience
    • Speed and ease of distribution and transfer of documents (Internet, Intranet databases, CD-Rom, facsimiles, printing, etc.).
  • Development of cultural heritage
    • Access to documents not generally available to the general public because of their great value and fragility,
    • Organization of educational, scientific and cultural demonstrations (exhibitions, events, publications, virtual books, web sites, etc.).
With its solid experience in the field of digital vision, i2S DigiBook has developed a complete product line for the digitization of works (book scanners, restoration software and image compression).

i2S DigiBook scanners were specially designed to meet the highest requirements and expectations of the market, in terms of:
  • respect for the works (non-aggressive lighting, protection for binding and covers, etc.),
  • comfort and ease of use,
  • quality (high image quality),
  • performance (high productivity).

To fully satisfy its customers, i2S DigiBook also offers them a range of services (consulting, training, installation, technical assistance, remote maintenance, etc.) intended to allow optimal use of the products.

In addition, i2S DigiBook is able to work with its customers for the full duration of their projects. Specialists are on hand to assist them in identifying their requirements, guiding them towards the solutions best suited to their problems and assisting them in the implementation and optimization of their products.

  • World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference and Council

    August 19-23, 2007

    Québec, Canada
    Booth #811 

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  • ALA 2008 annual Conference

    i2S DigiBook will be present at the ALA 2008 Annual Conference, Anaheim Convention Center from June 26 to July 2, 2008 - IIRI's booth #584. 

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  • i2S creates the Empreinte Foundation

    March 12, 2008 - Placed under the aegis of the Institut de France, the Empreinte Foundation has two ambitions: Preserve & Promote written and pictorial cultural heritage. 

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