>As well as accepting text transcriptions of documents, can you also accept a >scanned copy of the document? If so, what is the preferred format: GIF, >JPG? > >--Celia > Celia, This is something new for us & I understand that space for scanned documents is limited. Let me copy & paste an exerpt on how it works for you. To view the entire list of guidelines for submitting material visit this web page http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/timetodo.htm (begin quote) 9. We are now able to store scanned images of primary source documents, but must be cautious about the size and quality, as well as the genealogical value of those documents. Before uploading any images in this category, check with the Archives coordinator or the assistant coordinator. All graphics are to be uploaded to the "archive_html" directory, the same one that holds your state or county tables of contents. Placing scanned images in the Archives on a selective basis permits us to provide documents to researchers which can be deeply treasured. However, placing any and all images that are submitted for the Archives can quickly eat up the disk space that the limited resources of RootsWeb have been able to procure for our use. Accordingly, I propose that the following guidelines be established: Scanned images of genealogical documents may be posted in the Archives. Such documents should have "heirloom" or sentimental value, such as marriage certificates, Bible records, hand written wills, etc. These documents should be accompanied by a transcription so that the names will be available in the USGenWeb Search Engine. Images which consist of a list of names should be posted in their transcribed form only. Every effort should be made to post scanned images in the smallest size possible. Contributors should be asked to submit images which meet the following criteria: Use GIF and JPEG images instead of BMP Limit the width of the files to 500 pixels or 7 inches Scan images at 300 dpi or less Use 16 shades of gray or less (End quote) Celia, if you think your document would fit these requirements, let me know & I will contact the right person to get the ok to go ahead with it. Thanks for this great question! Jeannie