Approaches and considerations regarding image manipulation in digital collections

Abstract

This article discusses image manipulation in the context of digital collections at academic and cultural heritage institutions. The nature of this manipulation is not intended to be deceptive or misleading. Instead it aids users in accessing information present in visual material collections. Although well intended, the manipulation of digital objects does beg some ethical considerations. In its discussion of image manipulation, this article highlights common approaches to image manipulation that may already be present in many digital collections and it is aimed at starting a larger conversation about post-processing standardization.