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Author:Mark Benjamin
Date:Saturday, 27th Nov 2004 14:32
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Category:Communications and Publishing
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Our local newspaper is thinking of digitising its back run from 1864 but would like to talk to other titles who have already done so. Does anyone know of other titles already doing/done this? Advice on funding streams would also be appreciated.

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  Local newspapers
Our local newspaper is thinking of digitising its back run from 1864 but would like to talk to other titles ...
Mark Benjamin 27/11/04 14:32 30765
   Re: Local newspapers
Dear Mark, I read with interest your post and think that I may be able to help. I am a Digital Imaging ...
Martin Spillane 21/12/04 18:13 30927
   Re: Local newspapers
Mark, The Scotsman has recently completed the digitisation of every issue from 1817-1900. See http://archive.scotsman.com/Default/Skins/TSPLa/Client.asp?skin=TSPLa&daily=TSC&enter=true&AppName=2&GZ=T&FromWelcome=False Margo
Margo 16/12/04 09:47 30882
   Re: Local newspapers
You could try the Association of UK Media Librarians (http://www.aukml.org.uk) for suggestions.
Juliet 30/11/04 13:26 30783
   Re: Local newspapers
Two thoughts come to mind reading your request for help. Herritage Lottery Fund [hlf.org.uk] have or had funding to improve access ...
Brian Steel 30/11/04 10:04 30779
   Re: Local newspapers
They should get in touch with the NEWSPLAN project which is a co-operative programme covering all the regions of ...
Martin Nail 29/11/04 17:42 30775
   Re: Local newspapers
Have you tried the British Newspaper Library people at Colindale, North London on http://www.bl.uk/contact/howto.html They may be in a good position ...
Lari Law 28/11/04 19:20 30769

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