Self-Service
A range of the University Digitisation Centre's scanning equipment is available to members of the University of Melbourne community to use in our supported environment. Please note that self-service scanning is for University of Melbourne business purposes only, e.g. teaching a class or completing a research project. Scanning of items for personal use is not permitted.
Some equipment may not be available if in use for scheduled digitisation projects. There is no cost for using the equipment however a copyright declaration must be completed for each session.
Booking: Please email digitisation-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au to discuss your project. Bookings can be made via our email or contacting us on: 8344 6161 during business hours. Please note bookings are required for all sessions, as we are unable to accommodate walk ins.
Requests for scanning large volumes of material must be discussed with UDC staff beforehand
Consider copyright compliance when planning digitisation projects/requests.
A Zeutschel 16000 book scanner is available for use at UDC offices. This A2 book scanner handles digitisation of many book types and features a user friendly interface.
Our Epson 10000XL flat bed scanner handles material up to A3. It is also equipped with a transparency adapter and film holders for various film formats including 35mm slides and strip film, 6cm and 4x5" film.
A Fujitsu business document scanner enables researchers, teachers, or departments to walk-up and scan unbound documents with minimal assistance required for this simple to use scanner. This scanner can scan up to 50 double-sided pages per minute. Please refer to our guide to preparing documents to help you make the most of your time.
Digitising of transparencies, negatives and photographs (~3,800 dpi for 35mm film)
Zeutschel Zeta
Located in the Digital Studio in Arts West http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/research/digital-studio on level 3 is a Zeutschel Zeta book scanner. Just bring your USB storage device and your materials. A user-friendly tough screen interface will guide you through the options. Options includes colour, B/W or greyscale, PDF, Jpeg or TIF. No booking is required.