Priprava in digitalizacija inkunabul za projekt INCUNABULA SLOVENICA

slovenian

2023

volume 6, issue 1

Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The article presents the INCUNABULA SLOVENICA project, led by the National and University Library. The project covers the digitisation of incunabula from various institutions in Slovenia. The purpose of the article is to present the project, recommendations and forms that have been adopted for this purpose and the role of the conservator-restorer in the process. Unfortunately, too little time is still spent on the physical condition of the material during digitization, which can lead to irreversible damage to the material and loss of important historical information. The role of the conservator-restorer is therefore essential, both in raising awareness among the institutions involved in digitization and in directly assisting the digitization operator. By participating in the process, selecting the material correctly, preparing it, taking inventory of the material condition, the type of damage and keeping the documentation in order, conservator-restorers aim to minimize the risks of new damage to the material during transport, storage and during the digitization process itself. In this way, we aim to preserve the value of the objects and extend their life and usefulness.

11.12.2023