Identify collection of materials to add to Cleveland Memory
Obtain or verify rights to reproduce materials digitally in Cleveland Memory
Meet with a project champion at the Michael Schwartz Library to get the details of your collection (the project champion will fill out a project proposal for approval by the Cleveland Memory Project Team)
Once the project is approved by the Michael Schwartz Library's Cleveland Memory Project Team, scanning and metadata training will be scheduled
Meet with DPU manager for training and information about the digitization process
Digitize materials according to DPU best practices
Process materials according to DPU best practices
Meet with the Head of Collections and Digital Initiatives for CONTENTdm and metadata training
Add items one at a time to CONTENTdm and create metadata for each file according to best practices
The Head of Collections and Digital Initiatives will review your initial records and provide feedback
Once materials are live on the web, you can review and edit metadata
Speak with the Special Collections Librarian regarding a web exhibit for your collection
Finish any documentation needed on your project that others may need for the future
Document any future directions for your project: can it be expanded upon later?
