Image Scanning

Image scanning allows instructors to convert photographs and slides to a digital format so they can be displayed in the classroom and on the Web. The LTC Lab has flatbed and slide scanners for both Windows and Macintosh platforms. Please contact Amy Mangrich to schedule an individual consultation at 414.229.4319 or by e-mail.

Image Scanning Workshop Information

Help Files

Scanning #1: Digitizing Flat Images

Scanning #2: Tweaking Flat Images

Online Resources

Scanning Tutorials are offered by the Center for Teaching Innovation at the University of Idaho. They have online tutorials giving an overview of the scanning process, describing the first steps in using a scanner, and illustrating acquiring images for the web or printing.

Procedures and Practices for Scanning is provided by UC Berkeley. Their site includes a brief overview of the process, a list of decisions to make before you get started, and links to other web resources.