The University of Washington Libraries Digital Initiatives unit coordinates digitization activities, digital repository services and consults on issues related to new and experimental scholarship activities. Our current projects range from GIS mapping, repository services, digitization, among other efforts.
Digital Initiatives staff consults with faculty and staff on content creation issues such as digitization guidelines, costs involved in undertaking a digitzation project, the creation of metadata for description of and access to digital files, and project planning and workflow management.
We can also help with the software to display, store and archive digital files. The Libraries currently runs three software packages to assist in the access to and display of digital files – CONTENTdm, DSpace, and Open Journal Systems. You may see how the Libraries use these software packages by visiting
Digital Initiatives also consults on issues of preservation including appropriate standards for the long-term viability of digital files. We can also recommend standards for the description of digital objects based on the needs and goals of a project.
Location: Suzzallo Library
Campus Mail: Box 352900
