Selection Procedures: Text Version of Decision Tree Diagram

Summary

This is a text version of the 'Decision tree (simplified)' diagram in the Selection Procedures for Digitisation document.

Step 1:
Does this item fall within the subject areas prioritised for digitisation?
If 'Yes', Go to Step 2
If 'No', Exclude from selection
Step 2:
Does this item duplicate another already scanned?
If 'Yes', Exclude from selection
If 'No', Go to Step 3
Step 3:
Is this item still within copyright?
If 'Yes', Exclude from selection
If 'No', Go to Step 4
If 'Unsure', Put aside for further investigation
Step 4:
Is the item too fragile to capture?
If 'Yes', Exclude from selection
If 'No', Send for digitisation