Digitization at York University Libraries York University Libraries has a mandate to digitize its own unique holdings (i.e. archival donations, special collections, library holdings of unique publications and projects directly involving York’s students, staff and faculty). The Toronto Telegram photographic collection is an example of such a collection. Held by the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections, it remains a priority due to its unique documentation of Toronto life in the twentieth century, and its deterioration due to advanced vinegar syndrome of many content. Due to the depth and breadth of our holdings in need of digitization, the libraries focus on sharing their digitization expertise with the community and offer the use of digitization equipment to the community. Special provisions are made to digitize archival holdings, subject to fees, staff availability and copyright clearance. For more information contact: archives@yorku.ca Digitization Resources The Libraries have created the following open educational resources to support those seeking to embark on a digitization project. Planning and Selecting for Digitization Copyright Considerations Metadata (Strategies for describing your digitized objects for online discovery) -York U

DIGITAL ARCHIVE ONTARIO Current and historical content, curated by Toronto Public Library -tpl

This Portal is designed to support students and independent researchers at all levels to explore the medical humanities, particularly the history of medicine. Students in health sciences, humanities, art, social sciences, science, professional schools, who wish to research their own topic, create a digital module, write a conference paper, present at a conference, or add their thoughts to a blog. Faculty and secondary school teachers will find images, texts, articles, and material for curricular activities at all levels, especially in the city of Hamilton. Physicians, Ph.D. students, MD residents, and others who wish to undertake a substantial research project will find archives, libraries, museums, and digital resources to begin work. Digital Collections - Master List