For transcription projects, we are using a platform called "FromThePage". More information and how to sign up to transcribe historical documents can be found below.
FromThePage is a crowdsourcing platform for archives and libraries where volunteers transcribe, index, and describe historic documents. FromThePage.com was launched in 2005.
Sign up to transcribe historical documents in FromThePage. For the "Email Address" field, please use your EKU email. For the "Real Name" field, please include your name as you want it to be credited in the project. Please do not leave this blank.
Transcription Tips
Transcribers must be in the "Transcribe" tab to be able to work. While you can see the document and any transcribed text in the "Overview" tab, you can't make any changes to the text.
The icons in the document window allow transcribers to manipulate the document by zooming in or out, fitting the width, opening in a new browser window or full screen, rotating right or left, and enhancing brightness and contrast. As soon as you save your work, the brightness and contrast settings revert back to the original.
"Save" and "Done" buttons are on the right. Save work frequently and hit "Done" when the transcription is complete.
