LIT Services

LIT provides services and tools to the University of Michigan community and to the broader information and scholarly communities to enable the development of digital collections and services.

Digital Library eXtension Service (DLXS)

DLXS provides the foundation and the framework for educational and non-profit institutions to fully develop their digital library collections. DLXS's impressive and comprehensive suite of tools -- including a powerful search engine and an array of class-based middleware -- has for years served as the cornerstone for digital library services and resources at the University of Michigan, including the Making of America collection, the Humanities Text Initiative, and the Library's Image Services program. For additional information: http://www.dlxs.org/

Digital Conversion Services

The Digital Library Production Service offers an array of digitization capabilities to enable the development of digital collections. Available services include: bi-tonal, greyscale, and continuous tone scanning; scanning using non-destructive techniques; OCR generation; and various methods for digital photography. Services are available on a cost-recovery basis. For additional information, contact Christie Stephenson.

Hosting Services

The Digital Library Production Service offers hosting services for non-profit and not-for-profit information providers. Services include authentication and authorization management, data loading, interface development, and 24X7 system management. Hosting is available on a cost-recovery basis. For additional information, contact Christina Powell.

Library Technology Support

The Library Technology Units provide and support the technology that is integral to the University Library. Information on technology support for Library staff is available. (Staff Only)