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Filling out the CUL Digital Image Collections Inventory can be a straightforward process with the right guidance. This comprehensive guide will walk you through each section and field of the form, ensuring you provide the necessary information accurately and effectively.

Follow the steps to properly complete the inventory form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the inventory form and open it in your chosen digital platform.
2. Begin with the project description section: record the year the collection was created, the project leaders or coordinators' names, and the subject matter covered by the collection.
3. In the source type and characteristics section, indicate the document type and physical dimensions of the materials. Ensure to note whether the documents were scanned from original materials.
4. Document the collection size by specifying both the total file size and the number of images included in the collection. If applicable, provide rough estimates of accompanying files.
5. Follow with the scanning information section. Specify details such as resolution, bit depth, file format and version, compression techniques, and identify whether the scanning was outsourced or done in-house.
6. In the processing information section, indicate any enhancements made to the master copy and list any derivatives that have been created from the original.
7. Move to the metadata section. List the metadata files used along with any external or internal structuring information. Provide details on availability of NOTIS records and the extent of cataloging.
8. Lastly, complete the access mechanisms section by including relevant web addresses where the collection can be accessed online or any associated offline resources.
9. Once all sections are filled out, review your entries for accuracy. Save your changes, download a copy of the completed form, and decide if you wish to print or share it for further processing.

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