This series of three webinars is intended for librarians eager to expand their collections' digital horizons. While trial and error can be a powerful learning tool, digital preservation has common practices and approaches that can provide a strong foundation for any institution. This series will explore these practices and approaches, preparing participants to: draft a cogent case for digitization, describe the challenges inherent to digital preservation, and plan an assessment for their digital preservation program. Each webinar may also be taken as a standalone.
This three-part series includes the following sessions:
October 16, 2019: A Field Guide to Digital Preservation
October 23, 2019: Why (Not) Digitize?
October 30, 2019: Wayfinding for Digital Preservation
Learning Outcomes
During this series, participants will:
- gain an understanding of the core concepts in digital preservation;
- be able to articulate risks to their digital collections;
- be able to identify solutions for addressing risks;
- become conversant with appropriate resources for further learning;
- gain an understanding of the varied considerations that inform the decision to digitize collections;
- be able to identify steps in making selection decisions based within institutional priorities and goals;
- become familiar with appropriate resources for making selection decisions;
- be introduced the digital preservation assessment process;
- learn how a digital preservation assessment can benefit their institution;
- see how other institutions have successfully used assessment to improve their digital preservation practice; and
- be able to identify resources to aid them in performing an assessment internally and/or through a consultant.
Who Should Attend
This webinar series is intended for staff at libraries and cultural heritage institutions with an interest in, or responsibility for, digitized materials. It is also appropriate for students and those new to digital preservation.
Presenters
Frances Harrell is the Lead Consultant for Myriad, a consulting group serving libraries, archives, museums, and private collectors. She has over ten years of experience working with cultural heritage organizations, focusing on digitization and digital preservation. She has spent that time helping libraries, archives, and museums achieve their preservation goals through consulting and training in paper, photograph, audiovisual, and digital collections. She is the Co-Chair of ALA's Preservation Outreach Committee, and has served as the co-chair of ALA's Digital Preservation Interest Group and Chair of SAA's Preservation Section. She received her MLIS from Simmons College and her BA in English Literature from the University of Florida.
Registration
Cost
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Fee (single webinar) |
Fee (complete series) |
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|---|---|---|
| Participant | ($USD) | ($USD) |
| ALCTS Member (individual) | 43 | 103 |
| Nonmember (individual) | 59 | 142 |
| Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together from one access point. | 129 | 310 |
All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.
How to Register
Complete the individual webinar online registration form or the complete series online registration form. Sessions are listed by date and you must log in.
or
Contact us to register:
Call 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 to reach our customer service representatives or
Register by mail for the session you would like to attend. (If you receive an error message after clicking the "register by mail" link, right-click the link and save the form to your computer.)
Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
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Credits
none
Contact
For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org.
For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, please contact alctsce@ala.org.