SERVICES

Book and Manuscript Scanning

Whether you’re an archivist, historian, librarian, or a dedicated book collector, our state-of-the-art scanning technology ensures the safe conversion of your manuscripts, rare books, and historical documents into high-resolution digital formats. Preserve the past, digitise the future.
01.
COLLECTION
We collect your books and manuscripts from your facility through our internally managed tracked vehicle fleet. We can even pack your books and manuscripts for you, if required.
02.
PREPARATION
For destructive scanning projects, our team prepare the books for scanning by neatly removing spines using a guillotine. For non-destructive scanning, specialist care will be taken when handling and scanning.
03.
SCAN AND INDEX
Using specialist large format scanners, the documents are scanned and exported. Electronic images are indexed and structured to suit your requirements, and OCR applied to enable text-searchability.
04.
DELIVERY
Electronic images are returned via a secure download or uploaded into a public or private cloud-based document management system, like MDI Cloud, for easy retrieval and management.

Book Scanning Benefits

Book Preservation
Safeguard delicate and aged documents by creating digital copies that reduce the need for physical handling, thus preserving their integrity.
Greater Accessibility
Make literary materials accessible to a broader audience by converting them into digital formats, allowing them to be easily accessible from anywhere.
Easier Searchability
Digitised documents are searchable, enabling efficient and precise keyword searches, making it easier to find specific information within large collections.
Knowledge Preservation
Contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage, ensuring that valuable knowledge is preserved and passed down to future generations.
Enhanced Collaboration
Enable easy sharing and collaboration among researchers, scholars, and institutions. Easier sharing facilitates scholarly exchange and collaborative projects.
Space Efficiency
Reduce expenses related to printing and physical storage, and streamline workflows, reducing labour costs associated with manual document handling.
TYPES OF BOOK SCANNING

Destructive and Non-Destructive Book Scanning

If you’re looking to arrange a book scanning project, you must first consider if the spines can be removed. We provide both destructive and non-destructive book scanning services to meet all your digitsation needs.

Destructive Book Scanning

Destructive book scanning involves disassembling a book or manuscript for high-speed digitisation, sacrificing the original’s physical integrity in favour of improved efficiency and lower cost. This method is suitable for materials that can be discarded after digitisation.

Non-Destructive Book Scanning

Non-destructive book scanning preserves the physical integrity of rare and valuable books and manuscripts. It captures images without altering or disassembling the original, making it ideal for archival and historical book preservation purposes.
FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why Storetec?

    We pride ourselves on our certified approach, conducting regular audits to meet ISO, BS10008, and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements. Our experienced team, with a solution-focused culture, ensure the best outcomes for our clients. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge equipment enable tailored, efficient solutions. These combined have earned us the title of BPO/Outsourcing/Bureau Business of the Year at the Document Manager Awards for the past nine years, showcasing our dedication to excellence.

  • What is book and manuscript scanning?

    Book and manuscript scanning is the process of converting physical books, manuscripts, and historical documents into digital formats, typically using scanning technology.

  • Why is book and manuscript scanning important?

    Book and manuscript scanning is important for preserving and digitising valuable literary and historical materials. eBooks are more accessible, allow you to find relevant information quicker via search software , and less susceptible to physical deterioration.

  • What types of materials can be scanned?

    Virtually any type of printed material, including books, manuscripts, historical records, notebooks, bound volumes, publications, newspapers, magazines, medical journals, research papers, machinery manuals, and catalogues, can be scanned to create digital copies.

  • Is book and manuscript scanning suitable for rare or fragile documents?

    Yes, non-destructive book and manuscript scanning is a gentle method, making it ideal for preserving and digitising rare or delicate materials without causing harm to the originals.

  • Can handwritten manuscripts be scanned as well?

    Yes, handwritten manuscripts can be scanned just like printed materials, allowing researchers to digitally access and study historical handwritten documents. Our latest OCR technology can pick up handwritten text too, making your manuscripts text searchable.

  • Are there copyright considerations when scanning books and manuscripts?

    Yes, copyright laws may apply when scanning copyrighted materials. It’s important to ensure compliance with copyright regulations and obtain permissions when necessary.

  • What are the costs associated with book and manuscript scanning?

    The cost of scanning services can vary depending on factors such as the volume of materials, scanning specifications such as whether the spines can be guillotined or not. It’s best to request a quote for accurate pricing.

SERVICES

Magazine Scanning Services

Magazine scanning is valuable for historical preservation, research, and archiving purposes. It allows for the efficient retrieval of specific articles or information from a vast archive of magazine issues, making it a valuable resource for researchers, publishers, and enthusiasts alike.

Our book scanners are equipped to digitise glossy magazines in colour, up to 600 dpi, creating a quality digital replica. As with our standard book scanning services, we give you the option of destructive and non-destructive scanning.

OCR Document Scanning

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) document scanning is a process that involves scanning physical documents, such as paper files or printed text, to convert the scanned images into machine-readable text. This allows the content within the documents to be recognised by machines to enable keyword search functions.. OCR document scanning offers several benefits, including improved searchability, reduced manual data entry, enhanced data accuracy, and the ability to work with and often edit digital versions of documents.

WE BELIEVE OUR AWARDS ARE A TESTAMENT TO THE QUALITY SERVICES WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS.

Over the years we’ve been nominated for and won numerous awards at the annual Document Manager Awards Ceremony including BPO/Outsourcing/Bureau Business of the Year for nine years, and Storage Product of the Year in 2023.
ACROSS THE UK

Local document scanning services

Discover the convenience and efficiency of our local document scanning services. We understand the importance of digitising your documents accurately and securely. With our state-of-the-art technology and experienced team, we ensure a seamless transition from physical to digital.
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