TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGIES FOR DIGITIZING RARE OLD BOOKS

OCR accuracy, and managing metadata.It also explores how artificial intelligence and neural networks can be used to improve outcomes, automate classification, and reconstruct missing fragments.Attention is given to compliance with archival standards and ensuring longterm digital preservation.Modern approaches to scanning rare printed books are vital for national cultural heritage strategies.They enable the creation of online repositories, support academic research and education, and help promote historical sources to a broader audience.However, successful implementation requires interdisciplinary collaboration between IT specialists, bibliographers, conservators, and archivists to achieve a balance between technical precision and scholarly authenticity.