06/19/2026
As the volume of digitization increased, the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art needed a workflow that could support both productivity and access.
By combining in-house digitization with contracted conversion services, the organization was able to expand its efforts and help make more than 1.5 million digital images available online.
The project demonstrates how thoughtful workflow planning can help institutions:
• Scale digitization programs
• Improve efficiency
• Maintain quality standards
• Increase access to important historical collections
Preservation in practice is about creating sustainable workflows that support long-term access to cultural heritage materials.
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