The Crowley Company

Standards don’t happen by accident. Crowley supports imaging standards through FADGI-capable systems, calibration and QC, workflow guidance, and preservation-focused digitization services. Because when standards are built into the process, quality becomes repeatable.

Our UK office will be closed Apr 3 (Good Friday) and Apr 6 (Easter Monday). Our US offices will remain open. Wishing everyone a blessed Easter! 🐰🌸

Successful digitization doesn’t happen in isolation. Last week we welcomed Zeutschel to Crowley! 🤝 Trusted partnerships turn projects into ecosystems, strengthening long-term preservation and access. #DigitalPreservation #Archives #Partnerships

Searchability starts with structure. Best practices for digital collections: • Clear naming conventions • Structured metadata • OCR for text-based materials • Consistent taxonomy Small details make a big difference for user experience. #DigitalPreservation #Archives #Metadata

📢 Partnership Announcement Crowley is a certified PaperStream Capture Pro Reseller. We’re combining advanced capture software and expertise to help organizations modernize document workflows and accelerate digital transformation. #DocumentManagement

If users can’t find it, it may as well not exist. Improving discoverability means: • Controlled vocabularies • Consistent metadata • OCR where applicable • Thoughtful indexing Digitization preserves. Discoverability connects. #Archives #DigitalPreservation

Preservation and access aren’t competing priorities. They serve different purposes: Preservation = longevity and protection Access = usability and discoverability The key is balance. #DigitalPreservation #PreservationStrategy #AccessToInformation

With more than 30 years in the industry and experience spanning 5,000+ projects, Kevin Kapel has helped engineer solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and solve the “seemingly impossible.” 👏 #EmployeeAppreciationDay #TeamCrowley

Through thoughtful digitization and preservation-focused workflows, the photo archive of Charles 'Teenie' Harris became more accessible, searchable, and protected for long-term stewardship. Read the Case Study: ow.ly/SH0K50YgQs5 #Archives #Preservation

Digitization lessons: - Prep takes longer. - Metadata matters. - QA saves rescans. - Planning pays off. What's one thing you wish you'd know before? Let us know in the comments! #Digitization #Archives

The first-gen OS C scanners are retired and the next generation is here. Same exterior. Fully re-engineered interior. FADGI 3-Star compliant: 400 ppi (C2) | 300 ppi (C1). Preserve with confidence. Capture with clarity. #Digitization #Innovation

Digitization budgets should plan for longevity, not just scanning. Preparation, metadata, quality assurance and storage are essential cost centers, not optional extras. Complete budgeting prevents stalled programs. #DigitizationPlanning #Libraries

Preservation digitization is more than capture. Assessment → Prep → Capture → QC → Metadata → Access Strong workflows create repeatable, trusted results. #DigitalWorkflows #Preservation

On Presidents’ Day, we’re reminded that preserving historically significant documents requires a preservation plan that aligns technology, staff, workflows, and long-term goals. Learn how these foundational principles came together in our case study: ow.ly/E5XO50YcwBK

Protect what you love, including history. Preservation ensures today’s stories last for tomorrow. #ValentinesDay #DigitalPreservation

Universities balance preservation with access every day. Our collaboration with @HowardU Black Press Archives focused on building digitization workflows that improved quality and long-term access to historic content. #DigitalPreservation

5 digitization myths we hear often: 1. “Any scanner will do” 2. “Higher resolution = better preservation” 3. “Digitized = done” 4. “Metadata can wait” 5. “Access = preservation” Smart planning today helps separate myth from reality. #PreservationFoundations #Digitization

Planning prevents rescanning. Build your workflow before capture. #Digitization

What’s standing in your way of digitization in 2026? Crowley will be at several upcoming #tradeshows. Come connect with your local rep and see how we've helped organizations solve challenges for 45+ years. Bonus, free goodies at exhibit booths 😎 ow.ly/6Pvz50Y9gOQ

🏆 Multi-Year Platinum Winner: Zeutschel OS C Recognized by library professionals for preservation-focused digitization of rare and fragile collections. #ModernLibraryAwards #Preservation #Libraries