The tool provides a fully automated workflow for the creation of metadata packages compliant with the National Digital Library standards for the digitisation of broadside ballads. Based on a batch of input images, the system automatically detects barcodes, separates images into individual items, ensures the correct ordering of pages, and enriches the records with bibliographic metadata retrieved from the library catalogue via the Z39.50 protocol. The tool converts metadata into MODS, METS, and ALTO formats, performs optical character recognition using the PERO OCR engine, converts image files into JPEG2000 format, and generates a complete package ready for ingestion into the Kramerius digital library and long-term digital preservation systems. The fully automated workflow eliminates manual intervention, significantly reduces time and staffing requirements, and minimises the risk of human error when processing large volumes of small printed materials.
DKT Workflow