community digitization days

We are excited to announce the first annual Community Digitization Days

Come to the Archives, and we’ll help you digitize your records, photographs, letters, and other small documents using our professional scanners.

We’ll have nearly 30 appointment slots available, starting at the top of every hour, Wednesday–Friday, March 25–27, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a few additional openings on Saturday, March 28.

Participants may also choose to donate digital copies or original materials to the Archives to help preserve Delaware history, but donation is completely optional.

Book your appointment

Important Information

Please note: we can only accept one booking per person and will not approve additional reservations.

How much can you scan?
You can scan roughly the following within one session, depending on the condition of the material and the level of assistance needed.

  • Documents: ~40 pages
  • Books: ~35 pages
  • Photos: ~25 photos
  • Slides/Negatives: ~15 slides/negatives

Scanners Available

2 Flatbed Scanners

Scanning dimensions: 11″ x 16.5″

Suitable for:

  • Paper Records such as Correspondence, Certificates (Birth, Marriage, Awards), Greeting Cards
  • Newspaper Clippings
  • Postcards
  • Pamphlets, Programs, and Brochures
  • Small Yearbooks
  • Small Ephemera (Tickets, Invitations, Menus)
  • Print Photographs

Overhead Scanner

Scanning dimensions: 11″ x 16.5″

Suitable for:

  • Small Books
  • Small Journals
  • Small Diaries
  • Letter-Sized Documents
  • Fragile Documents
  • Items with special features (e.g., wax seals)

Photograph Scanner

Scanning dimensions: 8.5″ x 11.5″ 

Suitable for:

  • Print Photographs
  • Slides
  • Negatives
  • Postcards
  • Small Documents

Oversized Scanner 

Scanning dimensions: up to 42″

Suitable for:

  • Large-Format Documents:
    • Deeds
    • Maps
    • Posters
    • Architectural Drawings