The Milner Library Digitization Center at Illinois State University provides archival quality digitization services for the University community, external researchers, and the public.
The Digitization Center works in close partnership with Milner Special Collections, ISU ReD, and the Dr. Jo Anne Rayfield Archives to select, digitize, and describe cultural heritage resources for research purposes. We also provides scanning, photography, and limited photo-editing services to private clients for a nominal fee.
Our primary mission is to serve the needs of Illinois State University's students, faculty, and staff by providing digital access to rare and unique materials owned by the university; we welcome opportunities to expand Milner Library’s digital collections in response to classroom projects or other pedagogical applications.
Format capabilities
- 35mm and glass slides
- Film positives and negatives
- Photographic prints
- Maps, documents, and artwork up to 51 x 36 inches
- Books and other bound materials
- Three dimensional objects
The Digitization Center is not currently able to digitally reformat sound recordings, audiovisual materials, or obsolete data storage media. Clients are invited to consult the Association for Recorded Sound Collections’ Audio Preservation & Restoration Directory or the Association of Moving Image Archivists’ Supplier Directory for a list of vendors with expertise in these areas.