August 2, 2002

Few Libraries or Museums Digitize Collections

By SCOTT CARLSON

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has released the results of a survey that found that only a minority of libraries and museums are involved in projects to make traditional materials available to users in a digital format, like a CD-ROM or online.

The survey of museums, public and academic libraries, and state-library administrative agencies shows that almost of them have funds dedicated to technology projects. However, only a third of the museums and academic libraries, and