02258cam a22003373u 4500 53 UtSlPG 20260610133026.0 m cr n 260607r1993||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 95139958 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Library of Congress Workshop on Electronic Texts: Proceedings, 9-10 June 1992 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1993 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1993-02-01 "Workshop on Electronic Texts: Proceedings" edited by James Daly is a scientific publication documenting discussions and presentations from a conference held in the early 1990s. The book captures the collaborative exploration of methodologies for digitizing, preserving, and presenting historical textual materials and images, focusing on the implications of electronic texts for scholarship, usability, and technology in library sciences. The opening of this work sets the stage for a gathering at the Library of Congress where diverse stakeholders shared their insights and experiences related to electronic texts. The introduction highlights the themes of the workshop, including imaging, conversion techniques, and the challenges of copyright, while emphasizing the ongoing evolution of scholarly communication due to technological advancements. It outlines the concerns about quality versus quantity in digitization efforts, the need for standards in electronic texts, and the importance of understanding user requirements in an evolving digital landscape. Overall, the text serves as a comprehensive overview of a crucial stage in the shift toward electronic archival practices in the humanities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Text processing (Computer science) -- Congresses Electronic books Electronic publishing -- Congresses Daly, James, 1948- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53 42206 42206