As you know this is the second part of the guidelines and good practices for book scanning.
So, what is the deal with destructive and non destructive book scanning? The answer might seem simple, but let us help you understand it better, and more important to understand how can you reduce costs in the process.
First of all destructive scanning. This process is focused on scanning books with high speed ADF scanners. These scanners work on the same principles as a copier scanner, put loose sheets of paper in and hit the scan button. Surely you might be wondering how could a bound book be scanned on that scanner. The answer is simple, the spine is removed. It is understandable to ask what happens to the book. Well, most vendors out there will either send it back to you or just recycle it. Most individuals would not choose this service initially, but after they understand how to use it, they will request more and more.
This service is specifically built for situations that fit into the three following criteria: cost reduction, actual book is not important, actual book is not needed. Therefore, if someone wants a book that is not digital, and he doesn't want to pay shipping costs for delivery, shipping costs to the service provider and then shipping costs for return, will send the book directly from the book vendor, to the service provider, pay the scanning service amount, and have his book sent via secure ftp in no time. Significant cost savings are achieved this way. And just imagine the packing effort, sending and receiving mail, receiving mail when you're not at home, or traveling on the motorway, all these aspects can be bothering.
This service is great when you can use it, it will give you significant cost savings and prove to be the most efficient, when considering time, effort and money.
Non destructive scanning is recommended for very valuable material. Old books, out of print versions, or just a nice gift from somebody, that you want scanned, but still want to have in your personal library. Professional book scanners are built around what we call the book mechanics. They will not harm your book in the process, and give you very good results. You won't even know that your book was scanned. Trying to scan it with a copier machine will only damage your book, it will make it look "tired" and you will be very unsatisfied with the results. Therefore, it should go in the non destructive scanning department, as it is the best solution for it.
Source:http://ezinearticles.com/?Non-Destructive-Book-Scanning-or-Destructive-Book-Scanning---Good-Practices&id=7749947
So, what is the deal with destructive and non destructive book scanning? The answer might seem simple, but let us help you understand it better, and more important to understand how can you reduce costs in the process.
First of all destructive scanning. This process is focused on scanning books with high speed ADF scanners. These scanners work on the same principles as a copier scanner, put loose sheets of paper in and hit the scan button. Surely you might be wondering how could a bound book be scanned on that scanner. The answer is simple, the spine is removed. It is understandable to ask what happens to the book. Well, most vendors out there will either send it back to you or just recycle it. Most individuals would not choose this service initially, but after they understand how to use it, they will request more and more.
This service is specifically built for situations that fit into the three following criteria: cost reduction, actual book is not important, actual book is not needed. Therefore, if someone wants a book that is not digital, and he doesn't want to pay shipping costs for delivery, shipping costs to the service provider and then shipping costs for return, will send the book directly from the book vendor, to the service provider, pay the scanning service amount, and have his book sent via secure ftp in no time. Significant cost savings are achieved this way. And just imagine the packing effort, sending and receiving mail, receiving mail when you're not at home, or traveling on the motorway, all these aspects can be bothering.
This service is great when you can use it, it will give you significant cost savings and prove to be the most efficient, when considering time, effort and money.
Non destructive scanning is recommended for very valuable material. Old books, out of print versions, or just a nice gift from somebody, that you want scanned, but still want to have in your personal library. Professional book scanners are built around what we call the book mechanics. They will not harm your book in the process, and give you very good results. You won't even know that your book was scanned. Trying to scan it with a copier machine will only damage your book, it will make it look "tired" and you will be very unsatisfied with the results. Therefore, it should go in the non destructive scanning department, as it is the best solution for it.
Source:http://ezinearticles.com/?Non-Destructive-Book-Scanning-or-Destructive-Book-Scanning---Good-Practices&id=7749947
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