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Following staff training and the installation of scanners, the project DIGIARCH entered its active digitalization phase.
In Municipality of Apatin, the team focused on scanning historical archival documents, while in Municipality of Magadenovac, attention was given to digitizing official municipal gazettes dating back to the founding of the municipality. This dual approach ensures both the preservation of fragile historical records and the safeguarding of key administrative documents.
The first batches of documents highlighted the value of this initiative: fragile historical archives in Apatin and decades of municipal records in Magadenovac were carefully converted into high-quality digital copies. The scanning process combined the technical precision of the machines with the practical skills acquired by the staff during training, ensuring that both historical and official documents are accurately captured.
These early results also provided important feedback for the ongoing development of the DigiArch platform. By testing document formats, metadata tagging, and digital organization, the team is aligning the workflow with the platform’s upcoming features, paving the way for a seamless transition from physical archives to fully searchable digital repositories.
This phase marks a significant milestone: not only are valuable documents preserved, but they are also becoming more accessible. Researchers, local authorities, and the public will soon be able to consult these materials digitally, removing limitations of physical access while safeguarding originals from wear and tear.
As scanning continues, the project steadily progresses toward a comprehensive digital archive, combining skilled staff, advanced technology, and the forthcoming DigiArch platform to maximize both preservation and accessibility of historical and municipal records.
