![]() ![]() ![]() If you are exporting a PDF from LibreOffice Writer or MS Word, it will have embedded metadata automatically created based on your profile. When creating a PDF you should always check the embedded metadata. People have to DOWNLOAD the PDF! Please make it a reasonable size. ![]() Think about your users and your web servers. I saw many PDFs in the range of 25MB, and some over 65MB! Larger file sizes will not give better quality–this is for public web distribution not a professional press run printing glossy coffee table books. A reasonable file size for something around 15 pages is under 2 MB, and could be smaller. ![]() A coloring book is a mostly black and white document designed to be printed at approximately letter size paper. Example: “ThisLibrary_CoolColoringBook_2016.pdf” Make your file name descriptive and meaningful, providing the basic metadata (creator, title, and date) in a place where Everyone can see it. The file name is one of the few bits of metadata that can be easily understood without even opening the file. If you are creating a PDF for public distribution don’t name it “coloringbook1.pdf” or “color-our-collections.pdf” or “jim_file3.pdf”. Many of these libraries are on the forefront of digital preservation and/or user experience, but put out PDFs that violated all the rules… Its a bit disappointing since its not that hard to get a few little details right, and libraries should be leading by example.Ī lot of libraries did a great job, but here are some little things that bugged me about many coloring book offerings: None-the-less, #ColorOurCollections also highlighted some less-than-best practices in the creation and distribution of digital files. However, it was great to see so many Less famous libraries creating awesome coloring books highlighting their fascinating collections– and having some fun! Open Culture listed some of the big names, such as Bodleian, Smithsonian, DPLA, and Europeana. Amazing libraries around the world joined in, sharing some fun and beautiful coloring books. The idea originated at the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) to merge the adult coloring book craze with digital collections. My new favorite national holiday is #ColorOurCollections week, Feb 1-5, 2016. ![]()
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