Digital Preservation of Manuscripts : A Case Study
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2004-11
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INFLIBNET Center
Abstract
This paper discusses the present situation of manuscripts and preservation steps, which
has to be taken; to save the heritage the paper proposes a plan for digitization of these
cultural heritages of India. The paper also discusses the history and technique of manuscript
in India particularly SORI. Various institutions involved in archiving and preserving
manuscript are also highlighted with historical backgrounds. Various efforts taken in
preserving manuscript in digital format in India and abroad are also discussed. Maintains
SORI as one of the front runner in the preservation process. Details on how manuscripts are
digitized are also discussed and concludes with suggestions on various issues of manuscript
digitization.
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Digital Preservation, Manuscripts