DOCLIB : A Document Processing Research Tool

Often, valuable document processing intellectual capital is lost due to staff transitions or project restructuring prior to technology transfer. Furthermore, hardware and software integrity, dependencies, and compatibility are critical components that often impede technology migration. While many open source tools attempt to mitigate these issues, they do not always address specific design needs and tailored-process that Government organizations must adhere to. This paper addresses the need for a common document processing research vehicle through which institutions can develop and share researchrelated software and applications across academic, business, and Government domains.