We provide digitisation services and advice to the UQ Community in support of research, teaching and learning.
We digitise significant parts of Library collections to make them easier to find and access. This includes scanning items such as maps, architectural plans, photographs, 3D objects, bound volumes, theses and departmental papers.
Consult with us if you need high-quality specialised digitisation for research projects, teaching, format shifting or publication.
Digitisation services
We can support your research, teaching or Higher Degree by Research (HDR) studies.
Research projects
We digitise rare and unique materials from our collection to support your research project.
We can also digitise materials by consultation for your:
- Text analysis
- Data visualisations
- Publication
- Image processing
Teaching and learning
We digitise material to support teaching and learning including:
- Audio visual material
- Rare books
- Architectural plans
The material you request will be available from UQ eSpace.
Request a digitisation consultation
Email digitisation@library.uq.edu.au to arrange a consultation and discuss your specific digitisation needs.
We aim to complete digitisation requests within 30 working days. Turnaround times may vary for large or complex projects. We may suggest alternative digitisation providers if we cannot complete your request.
All digitisation is subject to copyright and cultural assessment.
Price guide
All digitisation jobs incur a A$20 administration fee plus the item and page costs outlined in the table.
- Our prices are a guide only. We will provide a quote upon item assessment.
- Discounts may be available for bulk requests or other special circumstances upon negotiation.
| Type of material | Item size | Price |
|---|---|---|
Photographs and prints e.g.
| A3 or smaller | A$25 per item Additional fees may apply if collections require re-housing or are in poor condition. |
Printed bound materials e.g.
| A4 or smaller | A$1 per page Additional fees may apply for inserts or foldouts including pictures, photographs, maps and drawings. |
Printed bound materials (special) e.g.
| Price upon assessment | |
Large format e.g.
| A3 or smaller | A$40 per item |
| Large format | A0 to A2 | A$50 per item |
| Audio/visual material | Price upon assessment. |
We comply with accepted standards and practices for digital capture, storage, preservation and access. For more information about standards, please view the National Library of Australia image capture standards.
Digitisation in action
Enjoy this story made possible through the digitisation of our collections.
Photography in Fryer
The process of photography in the nineteenth and twentieth century was nothing like what we know today. The focus of this story is on people and places over time. The story shares some of the Fryer Library's photographic images of people and places over time to provide insight into the past around regional Queensland, Brisbane, and campus life at UQ.
Read this story View more digital stories from our collections