--- title: Newspaper Digitization & Digital Collections Software | Veridian description: Veridian provides newspaper digitization, data conversion and digital collections software for libraries, archives and cultural heritage institutions. --- - [![facebook](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/VeridianSoftware) - [![linkedin](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dlconsulting-veridian-software) --- [![Veridian](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/veridian-logo.svg "Veridian")](https://veridiansoftware.com) - [About](https://veridiansoftware.com/about) - [Accessibility](https://veridiansoftware.com/accessibility-statement-conformance-report) - [Services](https://veridiansoftware.com/services) - [Scanning](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/scanning) - [Data Conversion](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/data-conversion) - [Presentation Software](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/presentation-software) - [Projects](https://veridiansoftware.com/collections) - Knowledge Base - [Articles & Case Studies](https://veridiansoftware.com/knowledge-base) - [Archival Metadata Standards | Guide](https://veridiansoftware.com/archival-metadata-standards-guide) - [WCAG and Accessibility | Guide](https://veridiansoftware.com/wcag-accessibility-compliance-guide-acr-vpat-for-libraries-archives) - [Contact](https://veridiansoftware.com/contact) - - - - ![Banner](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/download.jpg) # **Experts in** **digital collections** ## **And the software that makes them accessible online** ## For over 20 years Veridian has provided digital collections software and digitisation services for libraries, archives, historical societies and cultural heritage organisations. ## We specialise in making historical newspapers and other collection materials searchable, accessible and discoverable online. ## Whether you are beginning a new project or managing a collection containing hundreds of millions of pages, every Veridian site is configured around your collection, audience and long-term goals. ### Who is Veridian designed for? Veridian is designed for organisations responsible for preserving and providing access to historical and cultural heritage collections, including: - National and state libraries - Public and university libraries - Historical societies and cultural heritage organisations - Newspaper publishers and specialist archives - Institutions managing large or complex digital collections [Discuss your project](https://veridiansoftware.com/contact?hsLang=en) ## Bringing historical archives online #### We’ve helped make 271,691,033 historical pages accessible online! ![Helen Keller Digital Archive](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/project001.jpg) **The Helen Keller Archive**  Developed for the American Foundation for the Blind, the Helen Keller Archive is the world’s largest collection of materials relating to Helen Keller and provides an accessible online experience for people with disabilities. [![Kent State University](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/project002-1.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MUCTsOWKEg) **Kent State University** Veridian helped Kent State University preserve 90 years of student newspapers, transforming fragile historical materials into a fully searchable online collection. ![Papers Past partnered with Veridian digital newspaper publishing software](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/project003.jpg) **National Library of New Zealand** Powered by Veridian, Papers Past provides searchable online access to more than 8 million pages of digitised newspapers, magazines, journals, letters, diaries and parliamentary papers. [View More Collections](https://veridiansoftware.com/collections?hsLang=en) ## How Veridian helps bring historical collections online Veridian supports every stage required to transform physical or existing digital materials into searchable online collections. ### Collection scanning [![Collection scanning](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/download.svg)](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/scanning?hsLang=en) We plan and oversee the high-quality scanning of newspapers, books, photographs, maps, microfilm and other historical materials, creating consistent digital master images for preservation and future use. [Learn More](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/scanning?hsLang=en) ### Data conversion [![services](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/services_icon7.svg)](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/data-conversion?hsLang=en) We oversee the conversion of scanned images into structured, standards-based data that allows collections to be searched and accessed online. Our data conversion options support newspapers and a wide range of other historical materials. [Learn More](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/data-conversion?hsLang=en) ### Presentation software [![Presentation Software](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/services_icon8.svg)](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/presentation-software?hsLang=en) Veridian Presentation Software enables institutions to publish, search, explore and manage digital collections online, with support for accessibility, large-scale collections and different access requirements. [Learn More](https://veridiansoftware.com/services/presentation-software?hsLang=en) # Featured resources ### Guide to Archive Metadata Standards A practical overview of the main types of metadata and the standards commonly used in digital collections and how they support long-term access and preservation. [Learn More](https://veridiansoftware.com/archival-metadata-standards-guide?hsLang=en) ![Digital-Objects](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/Digital-Objects.jpg) ### Veridian Supports Collections of All Sizes From thousands to more than 100 million pages, Veridian is designed to support digital newspaper collections at any scale—without compromising performance or usability. [Learn More](https://veridiansoftware.com/knowledge-base/a-new-way-to-search-digital-collections-introducing-rag?hsLang=en) ![Rag-search](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/EDMs_2025/Rag-search.jpg) ### WCAG and Accessibility Guide Learn how WCAG, VPAT, and ACR fit together, and what they mean for making digital collections more discoverable and usable for all. [Learn More](https://veridiansoftware.com/wcag-accessibility-compliance-guide-acr-vpat-for-libraries-archives?hsLang=en) ![Flexible\_Digital\_Access](https://veridiansoftware.com/hubfs/Blog/Flexible_Digital_Access.png) # Why libraries and archives choose Veridian “Veridian has been fabulous, they are good at listening to our needs and coming up with practical solutions. I’d rate their expertise very highly.” TRACY POWELL, PROJECTS LEADER, INNOVATION CENTRE, NATIONAL LIBRARY OF NEW ZEALAND “I believe that Veridian is the very best digital archive software platform for serving up entire archives and historical newspapers in all their glory.” TOYA DUBIN, PRESIDENT, HUDSON ARCHIVAL "From the beginning, during the whole project, and also after the system was live and the migration was finished, the collaboration with the Veridian team was excellent." FLORIAN STEFFEN, HEAD OF DIGITIZATION, SWISS NATIONAL LIBRARY ![American Foundation for the Blind](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/logo1.png?width=215&height=50&name=logo1.png "American Foundation for the Blind") ![Cornell University](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Cornell.png?width=212&height=80&name=Cornell.png "Cornell University") ![Library of Virginia](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/logo2.png?width=142&height=60&name=logo2.png "Library of Virginia") ![citibank](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/citibank.png?width=140&height=80&name=citibank.png "citibank") ![National Library of New Zealand](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/logo3.png?width=214&height=60&name=logo3.png "National Library of New Zealand") ![Swiss National Library](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/logo4.png?width=245&height=60&name=logo4.png "Swiss National Library") ![Colorado State Library](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VeridianSoftware_July2025/images/colorado-state-library-logo-162w.png?width=198&height=55&name=colorado-state-library-logo-162w.png "Colorado State Library") ![Singapore National Library](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Singapore%20National%20Librbary.png?width=152&height=70&name=Singapore%20National%20Librbary.png "Singapore National Library") ![Yale](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/yale.png?width=90&height=40&name=yale.png "Yale") ![Minnesota Historical Society](https://veridiansoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/minsota.jpg?width=153&height=55&name=minsota.jpg "Minnesota Historical Society") # Frequently asked questions about Veridian ### What is Veridian? Veridian is digital collections software for publishing, searching and managing historical materials online. Veridian also provides scanning, data conversion and managed hosting services. ### Does Veridian specialise in historical newspapers? Yes. Veridian has more than 20 years’ experience helping organisations digitise and publish historical newspapers, including collections containing millions of searchable pages. ### What other materials can Veridian support? Veridian supports books, journals, photographs, maps, manuscripts, archival records, audio and other historical and cultural heritage materials. ### Can Veridian support large digital collections? Yes. Veridian supports collections ranging from thousands to hundreds of millions of pages and is designed to scale as collections grow. ### Planning a digital collection project? 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