TSE ISO/TR 13028

TSE ISO/TR 13028. OFFICIAL SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE. This technical report focuses on the implementation of guidance for digitization of records within information and documentation. In general, a document of this kind helps organisations think through the purpose, workflow, quality assurance and long-term accessibility issues involved in moving paper or other physical records into digital form.

Core concepts in digitization practice

In information and documentation work, digitization is more than creating an image file; it is the process of turning a physical record into a digital asset that can be identified, searched and managed. Scanning, image processing, metadata creation, file-format selection, indexing and preservation planning are complementary elements in that process. The type of record, its intended use and the expected retention period are key factors that shape the chosen approach.

Where implementation guidance fits

Guidance like this supports institutions planning digital workflows in archives, libraries, corporate records environments and similar settings. Quality control, legibility, integrity, naming consistency and long-term storage are central concerns in a successful digitization programme. Because this is a technical report, it is best understood as a practice-oriented framework rather than a universal recipe fixed to one system, mandatory test set or single method.

• General principles and terminology used when moving physical records into digital workflows
• How document image, content and identification should be kept distinct
• Why access, preservation and long-term retention need to be considered together
• The difference between records management objectives and the production of digital copies