Initial research focused on archival and digitization standards. No
one on the staff had a specific background in either archives or
genealogy that would fit the requirements of the project, so research
started from a very basic level. Research was conducted largely online
and in books, as well as by speaking with archivists and libraries that
had done similar projects. Internal research played a role, too: 44 Digitization on a Dime
understanding how the Family History Index had historically been
used and its importance to the community; exploring the scope, size,
and fragility of the collection; and agreeing on project goals