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Digitising your unique materials - Get your FREE online quote

Written by Jess Sturman-Coombs | Sep 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM


Are you wondering who can digitise your unique material?

We are open for business and are full steam ahead with the digitisation of lots of really wonderful and diverse material held by the likes of public and private archives, cemeteries, special collections libraries and museums. Consequently, we thought this might be the ideal time to let everyone know about the types of material we scan and digitise. 

From bound volumes and glass plate negatives to pretty much everything in between, we hope that you will find what you are looking for right here. If you don’t see your material listed then feel free to contact us to discuss your particularly unique collection and requirements. We are sure that, with our many years combined expertise and a suite that boasts state of the art equipment, we will be able to offer you just the right solution. 

We've also improved our digitisation quote calculators - With even more options

In the spirit of making things easier, we have also made some significant improvements to our very popular quote calculator. We've separated our calculator into three types of materials: Bound Volumes, Loose Items and Film, A/V & Objects with many other options for even more accurate results. Our hope is that this will help you to better research, plan and budget for your next digitisation project.

Why not have a go at completing our free digitisation quote calculator while you're here! 


Bound Volumes Quote Calculator

Use this digitisation quote calculator for:

  • Diaries & Minute Books
  • Journals & Magazines
  • Leaflets & Pamphlets
  • Manuscripts
  • Newspapers
  • Photograph Albums & Scrapbooks
  • Published Books & Thesis
  • Registers & Personnel Records

Use the calculator


Loose Items Quote Calculator

Use this digitisation quote calculator for:

  • Maps & Plans
  • Drawings & Illustrations
  • Correspondence & Reports
  • Index Cards
  • Photographic Prints

Use the Calculator

Film Quote Calculator

Use this digitisation quote calculator for:

  • 16mm Microfilm
  • 35mm Microfilm
  • 35mm Slides
  • Glass Plates
  • Plastic Film

Use the Calculator

Audio Visual Quote Calculator

Use this digitisation quote calculator for:

  • CDs
  • Audio Cassettes
  • VHS Tapes

Use the Calculator

COVID-19 precautions we have put in place

And finally, just a reminder about our commitment to safe working during COVID-19. The following are a list of precautions for the collection and digitisation of your material. 

  1. When collecting or returning your material, our driver will maintain a 2-metre distance wherever possible. Face masks and gloves can also be used when required. 
  2. Rigorous cleaning of the scanning studio and equipment will take place during and at the end of each day. 
  3. Our scanning technicians will be assigned to handle specific batches of material to ensure minimal handling, with regular hand washing.
  4. Repositioning of work stations and desk within the office to ensure social distancing measures can be maintained.  

Hopefully things couldn't be easier in terms of locating your specific material and format and estimating the potential costs for of digitisation. At the same, we hope your COVID concerns are allayed.  

Do get in touch if you would like to know more and we look forward to the prospect of working with you and your unique material in the future. 

Best wishes from all of us at TownsWeb Archiving.