Book Scanning

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Book Scanning

At The Scanning Company, we specialise in book scanning services that cater to the unique needs of the preservation of the original item. Our expertise lies in preserving the integrity without compromising the structure of the book. 

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Advanced, de-skew and book fold correction software

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Quality checks on all scanned images

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Our dedicated, trained teams can work on fragile or historically important collections

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All the text captured during scanning is then accessible and searchable via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) so you can easily find key words, page numbers, headings and titles

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State of the art scanners and software with glass plate for the highest quality, detailed scans in flat mode

At The Scanning Company, we specialise in book scanning services that cater to the unique needs of the preservation of the original item. Our expertise lies in preserving the integrity without compromising the structure of the book. 

Unlike regular high-volume scanners that require cutting the original book’s pages, we employ a meticulous approach that ensures the book remains intact throughout the scanning process. Our skilled technicians prepare the books for scanning, carefully preserving their integrity.

In some cases, when cost-effectiveness is a priority, we offer the option to slice the book’s spine during preparation. This allows the pages to be processed efficiently using our high-volume scanners, resulting in reduced costs without compromising the book’s content or aesthetics. However, we understand the importance of keeping the original book intact, and we prioritise preserving its complete form whenever necessary.

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Additionally, our book scanning service seamlessly integrates with your long-term storage needs. Once the scanning process is complete, you have the choice to store the books with us or have them returned to you. 

Benefits

The benefits of book scanning

Safe and Permanent Archiving

Digitising books ensures their content is preserved for both current use and future generations. It allows the content to be safely stored in multiple places, including removable media and in the cloud.

Cutting-Edge Scanning Technology

We use the latest book scanning technology, which captures every page in high resolution, including front and back covers, using a process known as “book flipping scanning.”

Book Scanning OCR

Our Optical Character Recognition (“OCR”) technology  converts scanned images of pages into readable text, resulting in a fully digital version of your book. This can be searched and indexed.

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Process

How it Works

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Collection from Your Premises

Our team collects the books from your location and transport them safely and securely in specialist plastic crates.

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Document Preparation

The book’s authenticity is preserved through our book conservation procedures.  They include assessing the condition of the book, providing the appropriate support devices, and turn page techniques. All work is carried out by staff trained in document handling.

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Scanning and Digitisation

We use advanced scanners to digitise pages, producing high-quality images. Each image is reviewed straight away and rescanned if needed to ensure it matches the original.

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Secure Digital Delivery

Once digitised, we deliver the images of your book to you securely and in your preferred format – either on a password-protected memory stick, via a secure FTP site, or through the cloud.

Why Choose us

Dedicated Scanning Team
Access to scanned Items 24/365
Award winning customer services
Nationwide Coverage
Family owned
Many years of knowledge & experience with scanning

Why Choose us

Why Choose The Scanning Company diagram

Why Choose us

Dedicated Scanning Team
Access to scanned Items 24/365
Award winning customer services
Nationwide Coverage
Family owned
Many years of knowledge & experience with scanning

Why Choose us

Dedicated Scanning Team
Access to scanned Items 24/365
Award winning customer services
Nationwide Coverage
Family owned
Many years of knowledge & experience with scanning

Why Choose us

Dedicated Scanning Team
Access to scanned Items 24/365
Award winning customer services
Nationwide Coverage
Family owned
Many years of knowledge & experience with scanning