Destructive & Non Destructive Book Scanning Near You
Looking for a way to digitize fragile, rare, or archival books without damaging their spine or pages?
At eRecordsUSA, we offer industry-leading non-destructive bound book scanning services that preserve the physical and historical integrity of your most valuable materialsโwhile making them digitally accessible, searchable, and shareable.
As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified, Woman-Owned Minority Small Business, we provide secure, high-accuracy scanning solutions from our facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving libraries, universities, publishers, legal professionals, and private collectors.
Our team uses state-of-the-art scanners and advanced software to deliver high-resolution scans, fast turnaround, and exceptional care for even the most delicate volumes.
Whether you’re scanning rare, out-of-print books, fragile manuscripts, or full archival collections, we provide tailored digitization strategies that balance preservation with modern accessibility.
Scan Once. Preserve ForeverโDigitize with Precision.
A Trusted Partner for Digitizing Rare, Fragile, and Archival Books
With over 20 years of experience in digitization, eRecordsUSA is recognized as a go-to provider for organizations that require precision, confidentiality, and excellence in preservation.
Unlike one-size-fits-all scanning shops, our bound book digitization is handled by trained technicians using purpose-built equipment in a controlled environment, ensuring that the final digital product meets both archival and usability standards.
eRecordsUSA - Trusted Choice for Large-Volume Bound Books Digitization
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Systems
We follow internationally recognized quality assurance standards to deliver consistent, reliable scanning outputs.
Certified Woman & Minority Owned Small Business
Diversity-certified and vendor-qualified for institutions with compliance requirements.
Secure Handling & Chain of Custody
Every book is barcoded, tracked, and protected, ensuring complete transparency from intake to delivery.
Specialized high-end Scanning Equipments
We use overhead cradle scanners, color-calibrated imaging, and OCR systems specifically for bound media.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Our Bound Book Scanning Process
At eRecordsUSA, weโve developed a six-stage scanning process to ensure that each book is handled with care, digitized with accuracy, and returned or archived securely. Whether you’re scanning a single rare volume or thousands of bound records, our workflow delivers consistency, clarity, and peace of mind.
1. Project Consultation & Scope Evaluation
2. Secure Book Intake & Handling
3. Non-Destructive High-Resolution Scanning
4. Image Processing & OCR Integration
5. Quality Control & Digital File Generation
6. Digital Delivery & Physical Book Return
7. Metadata Structuring & Indexing
From Rare Editions to Research ArchivesโHandled With Expertise, Scanned With Precision
Book Types We Digitize & Where Our Services Make a Difference
At eRecordsUSA, our scanning lab is equipped to handle a broad spectrum of bound materialsโfrom fragile heirlooms to academic compilations and legal archives. We tailor our approach to match the condition, content type, and preservation goals of every collection we receive.
Whether you’re digitizing for compliance, legacy preservation, or modern access, our services are built to support your mission.
We specialize in digitizing a wide range of bound materials, including rare books, family bibles, dissertations, legal casebooks, scientific journals, and corporate ledgers. Our services also support oversized formats like art books, music scores, and archival volumesโpreserved with precision and care.
Audience Segments We Serve
- Libraries & Archives -ย We help libraries digitize rare books, out-of-print volumes, and historical records to support preservation mandates and improve public accessibility. eRecordsUSA has had the privilege of serving esteemed institutions like the California State Library, the National Park Service, the Castro Valley Public Library, and the National Maritime Historical Society with high-fidelity archival scans that meet institutional standards.
- Museums & Historical Societies -ย Bound artifacts, handwritten field journals, and cultural manuscripts are scanned with meticulous care. We've had the honor of working with the Computer History Museum, Campbell Historical Museum, The Foster Museum, and even supporting digitization for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge archives.
- Academic Institutions & Researchers -ย Our team supports faculty and university archives in building OCR-enabled digital research collections. eRecordsUSA has proudly served academic organizations such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Sequoia Audubon Society, World Arts West, and the Center for Beethoven Studies at San Jose State University.
- Private Collectors & Families -ย Whether itโs a multi-generational family Bible or a rare first edition, we treat every private collection with care and discretion. Weโve had the privilege of serving high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, and founders from institutions such as the Kapor Center, as well as estate law firms and professional home organizers.
Preserve Structure, Story, and Scholarly Value
Why Bound Book Scanning Is a Game-Changer?
Unlike standard document scanning, bound book digitization requires a deep understanding of how to maintain physical structure, content flow, and contextual readabilityโwithout damaging the book. Our service is engineered specifically to address these challenges, offering a long list of benefits unique to bound and fragile volumes.
Benefits You Wonโt Get From Flatbed or Loose Page Scanning
End-to-End Digitization Solutions for Unique Book Collections
Explore Our Specialized Bound Book Scanning Capabilities
Every collection is different. Thatโs why we go beyond traditional scanning to offer custom digitization workflows designed for large formats, bulk volumes, metadata-rich outputs, and digital archive integration. Whether you’re handling rare manuscripts, oversized ledgers, or compliance-driven documentation, our services are built to match your technical and institutional needs.
Below are just a few ways eRecordsUSA customizes bound book scanning for real-world impact.
Large Format Book Scanning
Our scanning lab is equipped to handle oversized bound volumes that exceed standard book dimensions, preserving their structure and content with high-resolution, non-destructive imaging.
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Supports bound books up to 33โ x 24โ in portrait orientation
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Ideal for digitizing historical folios, archival registers, and bound city directories
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Suitable for legal ledgers, oversized art catalogues, and institutional reference books
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Uses cradle-mounted scanning with software correction to capture full-page fidelity and natural curvatureโwithout stressing the spine or color accuracy
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Especially useful for library special collections, municipal archives, and rare book rooms
Output Formats & Metadata Integration
We deliver more than just scansโwe create usable, platform-ready files tailored to your digital ecosystem.
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Delivers multi-format outputs structured for public access, archive storage, and internal searchโincluding OCR-enabled and metadata-tagged files
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File naming, page-level indexing, and folder hierarchy are available
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Metadata embedding for MARC, Dublin Core, or client-specific schemas
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Bookmarking and linked table of contents available on request
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Ready for upload into DMS, CMS, or institutional repositories
Digital Archive Integration
Our digitized outputs are built to integrate smoothly with your existing digital libraries and archival toolsโensuring long-term accessibility and system compatibility.
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Deliverables formatted for batch import and metadata mapping
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Support for schema validation and ingestion prep workflows
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Designed to meet the technical standards of academic digitization initiatives, including funded library modernization projects
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Structured to align with library science and digital humanities practices
Security & Compliance Assurance
We operate with confidentiality at the core of every projectโsupported by certified security protocols and compliance-driven workflows.
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Secure, access-controlled scanning facility with 24/7 surveillance
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Background-verified staff trained in secure handling procedures
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Confidential materials scanned under NDA protection, if required
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Fully compliant with federal and state data protection laws, with encrypted delivery protocols and documentation from intake to output
1. How long does it take to scan a bound book?
The scanning time for a bound book depends on its size and condition. eRecordsUSA typically scans books within 3โ7 business days. Fragile or rare volumes may require extra handling and quality control.
2. Can I scan handwritten notes in bound books?
Yes, eRecordsUSA scans handwritten notes in bound books. Handwriting is captured as an image, and partial OCR is available depending on legibility and language.
3. What is the cost to scan a bound book?
At eRecordsUSA, the cost of scanning bound books varies by page count, condition, output format, and metadata requirements. Bulk pricing and volume discounts are available. Request a custom quote.
4. Can you scan books with color illustrations or photographs?
Yes, we scan bound books with color content using high-resolution imaging to preserve illustrations, photographs, and detailed visuals with true color accuracy.
5. Is there a minimum or maximum number of books you can scan?
There is no minimum. eRecordsUSA scans single rare volumes or entire collections of thousands. High-volume capabilities include batching and metadata scaling.
Why Choose eRecordsUSA?
Why eRecordsUSA Is the Go-To Partner for Digitizing Bound Books of all sizes and Conditions?
From our scanning facility in Fremont, California, eRecordsUSA has become a trusted digitization partner for organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the United States. Weโve supported a wide range of initiatives, including grant-funded digitization, university special collections, and sensitive archival transfersโearning the confidence of institutions that demand precision, confidentiality, and archival-grade results.
Our local presence allows for in-state access, including secure drop-offs and on-site evaluations, while our nationwide logistics network ensures timely support for larger-scale projects.
Every project includes metadata embedding, content indexing, and customized file structures that support digital libraries, archives, and institutional repositories. We operate under strict confidentiality with NDA support, chain-of-custody documentation, and compliance with FADGI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) standards standards.
Whether youโre preserving centuries-old religious texts, digitizing personal memoirs, or converting a universityโs historical thesis collection, eRecordsUSA delivers scalable, secure, and preservation-first scanning solutionsโbuilt to protect the past and serve future generations.
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โญ What Our Clients Are Saying: Real Results, Real Reliability
Rated 5 Starts For Our Document and Book Scanning Services
At eRecordsUSA, we donโt just digitize bound materialsโwe solve real-world preservation challenges for libraries, museums, academic institutions, government archives, and private collectors. Our clients trust us to handle rare and fragile books with the care they deserve, using non-contact cradle scanning, archival-grade imaging, and custom metadata tagging to create digital files that meet both accessibility and long-term conservation goals.
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