What type of reference materials are typically needed to complete this type of project?

All that is needed in order to complete the Zoomify process is clear instructions related to the maximum magnification levels (3X, 5X, 10X, etc.) that you wish to reflect within the Zoomify Flash player, the size you would like to see the Flash Player window within your web pages once the process is complete, and providing mapformation with a high-resolution digital copy of the graphic(s) needing to be Zoomifyed, preferably in .tif or .bmp format. We'll take care of the rest!