Hartford Public Library’s Digital Library Lab Partners with City of Hartford on Major Document Digitization Project
[HARTFORD, CT - MARCH 2, 2026] — The Digital Library Lab at Hartford Public Library (DLL@HPL) announced that it has added the City of Hartford as its newest client, launching an extensive document digitization project that will preserve and modernize access to important municipal records.
Through this partnership, the DLL@HPL will provide professional digitization services to convert physical documents into secure, searchable digital files. The project will support the City of Hartford’s efforts to improve record preservation, operational efficiency, and public access to critical information, while ensuring materials are handled locally and with care.
“This partnership reflects the power of leveraging trusted community institutions to meet real operational needs,” said Bridget E. Quinn, Hartford Public Library’s President and CEO. “The Digital Library Lab was created to help organizations preserve knowledge, improve access, and work more efficiently. We’re proud to support the City of Hartford in safeguarding important records while demonstrating the value of locally managed, high-quality digitization services.”
Launched in 2019, the DLL@HPL is a social enterprise of Hartford Public Library that emerged from the Library’s participation in the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation’s Social Enterprise Accelerator. Since its launch, it has served nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, educators, and entrepreneurs by providing professional-grade digital services while generating earned revenue that supports HPL’s mission and community programs.
The City selected the DLL@HPL for its combination of technical expertise, secure workflows, and commitment to serving the public good. The project will digitize a significant volume of documents, creating long-term benefits for city departments and residents alike.
A spokesperson from the Mayor’s Office emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating, “Modernizing how the City manages and preserves records is essential to transparency, efficiency, and service delivery. Partnering with Hartford Public Library’s Digital Library Lab allows us to invest locally while ensuring our documents are protected and accessible for years to come.”
Located at Hartford Public Library’s Downtown Library, the DLL@HPL offers a full suite of services, including document digitization, media conversion, scanning, editing, and content creation. The Lab combines professional equipment with expert staff to deliver reliable, high-quality results tailored to organizational needs.
This new engagement marks an important milestone for the Digital Library Lab, reinforcing its role as a trusted, community-based resource for institutions seeking dependable digital solutions.
To learn more about the Digital Library Lab at Hartford Public Library, visit dll.hplct.org, email dll@hplct.org, or call 860-965-6293.
About Hartford Public Library:
Founded as the Library Company in 1774, Hartford Public Library has remained at the forefront of redefining the urban library experience for over 250 years. The Library has seven full-service locations, two Boundless Library locations, and multiple outreach services, including the Library on Wheels and Story Stash, a 24/7 pickup locker. HPL provides education, intellectual enrichment, and cultural development for thousands of children, youth, and adults. HPL has gained local and national recognition for its wide range of new initiatives and partnerships designed to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic city and region, including immigration services, employment assistance, and youth leadership training. For more information, visit hplct.org