Looking for an affordable digitization solution for your library but don't know where to start? Register for the upcoming Know & Go: Exploring Affordable Digitization Approaches, scheduled for December 7, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Central.
Join speakers Eleni Castro and Jerrell Jones to explore practical strategies for balancing quality and budget while maximizing the impact of available resources. Learn about affordable digitization equipment, approachable image processing software, scalable storage options, and techniques for communicating the value of these investments within your organization. Successful digitization work is built on iterative approaches – meaning that libraries can start from where they are, rather than waiting for where they think they need to be.
Eleni Castro is the Technology Solutions Manager at Amigos Library Services. She brings over a decade of experience supporting open-source initiatives, including institutional repositories, cultural heritage digital collections, and research data management. In her role, Eleni leads the Technology Solutions team in guiding and implementing innovative technologies and open-source services for libraries.
Jerrell Jones is a librarian, digitization specialist, professional photographer, and fine artist. With 14 years of academic library service focused primarily on digital collections creation and management, alongside experience in the oil and gas sector and mental health rehabilitation, his career is centered on building and supporting sustainable partnerships. Recently, Jerrell stepped into the role of Project Manager for Research Data and AI at Rice University's Fondren Library, where he expands faculty and student support for digital projects involving AI and data analysis.