Trials and Tribulations: Introducing the New Jersey State Library's Efforts to Digitize Historic Court Documents

Discover how the New Jersey State Library's Court of Errors and Appeals collection serves a broad range of professional and amateur researchers by providing genealogical records and documenting historic pleas for civil and individual rights. Understand how original source materials can provides deeper understanding of precedent and intent. Learn how to plan for the logistical challenges of large-scale digitization projects and adapt when unanticipated issues arise. Identify best practices for digitizing unique, fragile, and well-worn items.