Practical Archivist Recommends

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The links to scanners (below) are the closest current models to the ones I currently use. I did a lot of research (a LOT!) before I chose them. Nobody gave me a free one for review.

I highly recommend them both, and have suggested them to many clients and friends over the years.

(1) My beloved Canon LiDE portable scanner. I can’t say enough good things about this scanner. It’s powered from your laptop to reduce power cords (bonus!) plus the lid expands so you can scan bulky items without breaking the binding (double bonus!) You can lock the platen to keep it safe during travel, and mine came in a cardboard box with a handle. Perfect for car travel!

(2) The CanoScan Film Scanner I use to scan slides and negatives has an extra light in the lid to shine light through the film. If you don’t shine light through a slide, it scans as completely black. Includes film holders so you can scan multiple items in a single pass. Film scanning is s-l-o-w because it’s high resolution, so the more you can set it and forget it, the better in my book.

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Reliable Preservation Information

Ask my Preservation Answer Machine any question you want, then use the links provided to find expert advice about how to care for your treasures. From places like the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian. Click Here

Nervous About Scanning? (July 25th Class)

My Joy of Organizing Photos live class is currently running the entire month of July. It's an in-depth four week program, but you might be able to sneak in on the final live phone class -- where you will learn how to scan *safely* and preserve the digital files you create.
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Sunday, July 25th 3:00-4:30pm Central Time. 90 minutes, includes time for Q&A. The call-in number is a U.S. line, and you are responsible for the long distance charges.

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Free Scanning Blunders eBook

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