The homogeneity of the collection also provided an opportunity to develop streamlined processes, for example by loading nine images at a time onto the large format scanner, then utilizing Photoshop tools to deskew and adjust each image before saving it individually. We also were able to make optimum use of the template option within the
CONTENTdm Project Client to automate the entry of identical information into selected metadata fields as each object is imported. In this manner large groups of records could be created in the Project Client and then uploaded in a batch operation for approval. The approval process itself was efficient because only the relatively few unique fields in each record (e.g. title, LC subject heading) needed to be carefully checked by the approver.