Digitisation of Historic Photograph Collections

The Digitisation Project is looking for volunteers aged 16+ to digitise local historic photograph collections.

This project aims to digitise local historic photograph collections held by Vale libraries, local history groups and photographs of historic value from members of the public and upload them to the People's Collection Wales website.  This will involve the scanning, saving and indexing of photographs.  A digital camera will also be used to digitise ephemera from these collections, e.g. medals.

To participate in 'Digitisation Days'.  These Days will be held in local libraries and community venues and will be open to members of the public who can bring local, historic photographs from their own collections to be digitised.

Time commitment: A suggested time commitment is 3 - 4 hours per week, hours and days are negotiable.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed, car mileage at 45p per mile.
Training: Full training is provided.
Selection procedures: An informal discussion, references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.