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This article looks at issues in the digitization of academic special collections, both currently and historically. More and more digital libraries are being created, and where to special collections fall within this new trend? Libraries are seeking to put their potentially popular collections online, but is this because it is a popular trend or because it will help serve the needs of their users.
This article focuses on what UNLV has been doing with their special collections in terms of digitization. They have undertaken many different digitization projects, such as creating an Early Las Vegas project that is a gallery of photos, maps and manuscripts from the year Las Vegas was established. With technology ever changing, librarians need to constantly re-evaluate their goals and potentially switch their focus to fit any new needs, as well as help with funding.
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