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733667-001-011-0110

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This document outlines the technical guidelines and specifications for digitizing cultural heritage materials, focusing on image processing, scanning techniques, and metadata management.

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Cultural HeritageDigitizationImage ProcessingMetadata Management Cultural HeritageDigitization GuidelinesTechnical Specifications

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