Q: What is ArchiveInABox?
A: ArchiveInABox is turn-key newspaper archive management solution. It's a complete system, created by SmallTownPapers, that publishers can use to move their printed and microfilmed newspaper archives into a high-quality digital format that is made accessible online. The digitized archives can then be made "searchable" online. Archive newspaper pages appear as originally printed and are keyword searchable with search results highlighted.

Q: How do publishers use ArchiveInABox?
A: It's easy! All a publisher has to do is place their newspapers or bound book volumes in the provided military grade shipping box, and SmallTownPapers handles the rest including all shipping and logistics. Newspapers and bound book volumes are scanned intact and safely returned to the publisher with no cutting apart.

Q: How much does ArchiveInABox cost?
A: ArchiveInABox offers a flexible pricing schedule based on various levels of ownership including two "partnering programs" where Publishers and SmallTownPapers share in the cost and ownership of the archive images.

Publishers derive revenue through established plans that are based on gross revenue - not net profit.

Q: What if I don't want to participate in distribution?
A: ArchiveInABox is perfect for publishers who operate their own archive system and don't want to participate in wide distribution plans. SmallTownPapers provides everything you need to operate your own private label web site including database and web applications, hosting e-commerce and IT support. You retain total control of your archive at all times.

Q: Why was ArchiveInABox created?
A: SmallTownPapers created a simple yet powerful system for moving printed archives from small town newspapers to digital format and providing access to newspapers that previously had been inaccessible to anyone outside the newspaper office. SmallTownPapers has worked to make the entire system available to publishers who want their archived newspapers converted.

For information about SmallTownPapers, visit www.smalltownpapers.com or call (206) 938-9073.