assess condition of subject collections
perform conservation and preservation actions for original materials
expand accessability to physical reproductions
address intellectual property concerns
scan photographs into a Digital Library Management System database
document descriptive characteristics (metadata) for every photograph
catalog and register images for finding via online search
implement digital preservation practices for scanned images
create related marketing, communication, and outreach strategies
acquire and deploy supporting hardware, software, and training
establish a basis for successful program implementation and evolution