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=  Behind the Scenes at HCLE   =

Preservation
At the same time we are building our Catalog system so that we can track each item as it goes through the digitization process. After the items are cataloged and sustainably preserved we plan to donate the physical objects to institutions equipped to handle them. Destination institutions will not have to repeat the digitization task because our goal is to have all of our digital items freely available. Turn to the section of this wiki about our cataloging process.

Digitization
The digitization and scanning of our Collection requires care to properly preserve the artifact, sufficient resolution to create a usable digital version, and significant efforts at properly describing the items in a consistent fashion. The documentation of the process is in work.

Metadata
Metadata are the precise and consistent descriptions museums, libraries, and archives give to their collections of artifacts and information. While it may seem simple, there are so many ways to describe objects and so many objects to describe that there are also many standards.
 * =====Metadata Standards and Discussions=====
 * ===== Metadata Team =====

Planning
The current estimate is that the virtual museum could be operational within three years for approximately three million dollars with appropriate funding. Funding sources, collaborations, and program improvements can dramatically improve the time and effort required.

Progress Reports

 * //2013//
 * //First Quarter 2014//
 * //Second Quarter 2014//
 * //Third Quarter 2014//
 * //Fourth Quarter and 2014 Summary//
 * //First Quarter 2015//
 * //Second Quarter 2015//
 * //Third Quarter 2015//
 * //[[file:HCLE4Q15Newsletter.pdf|Fourth Quarter 2015]]//
 * //Winter Quarter 2015//
 * //Spring Quarter 2016//

Fundraising
Our fundraising efforts include conventional grant proposals, HCLE's Vision Club, individual solicitations, and crowdfunding. Contact us for details.