Selling Photographs in the Digital Age [ABSTRACT]
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By Sarah McDonald

Abstract

Digital imagery is playing an ever-increasing part of the information management world. Sarah McDonald traces the rise in demand for sources of for digital images, and reminds information professionals that rights management is as important now as it was in the 19th century.

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Digital imagery is playing an ever-increasing part of the information management world. Sarah McDonald traces the rise in demand for sources of for digital images, and reminds information professionals that rights management is as important now as it was in the 19th century.

What's Inside:

Managing a pre-researched ‘editorial calendar' allows libraries to anticipate forthcoming anniversaries, birthdays and events months ahead and have the imagery ready for users before they even know they'll need it. Archives can also provide context for breaking news stories - such as looking back at the rise of the oil industry, or past waves of immigration into Britain, as well as ‘softer' tie-ins with timely events such as the Olympic Games.

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