Learn about the preservation of digital records that were created in or converted to one of many AV formats. We’ll discuss audio and video digital file structures, outline format standards (both defacto and dejure), reveal tools that can be used, describe workflows and migrations, and offer exercises that students can do on their own. Example workflows from existing systems and various software will also be addressed. Sample audio and video files are provided for use with self-directed exercises.

When a reel of film or videotape breaks, we can examine the reel, diagnose the problem, and repair it. What about when digital files degrade? This webinar will provide an introduction to digital files—their structure, specifications, history, identification, and uses—and will explore potential fixes to “broken” files. Attendees will learn about the organization of data in common audiovisual storage formats, how to recognize those formats, and how to look closer at a file.

Through demos, case studies, and practice, participants at small and mid-sized institutions will learn how to evaluate their institutional capacity to carry out audio or video tape preservation; analyze information contained in inventories to develop a project scope; calculate both digitization and storage costs; decide on preservation file types; and adopt recommended practices for safeguarding the files and metadata. Participants will then be introduced to finding a vendor and preparing for/managing an outsourced project, along with post-digitization quality assurance to make sure you got what you paid for.

This virtual course will run for two (2) half days via the SAA Zoom platform from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. central time (each day) on May 28-29, 2025.

This is a two-part online course presented over two days covering the background, purpose, structure, and use of the Data Dictionary and XML schema products of PREMIS, an international preservation metadata initiative and maintenance activity. Students will learn about the background of PREMIS, what constitutes preservation metadata, and gain some basic experience creating a PREMIS instance of preservation metadata.

ILiADS offers a week-long intensive environment for collaborative project teams composed of some mix of researchers, librarians, archivists, technologists, and students to build upon established digital pedagogy or scholarship projects and/or launch new ones. To help get a new project started and/or clear hurdles, each team is assigned a Liaison expert to consult on the project and help connect them to other experts. The schedule for the week includes focused team time supplemented by panels and talks designed around the cohort. This allows time for hands-on exploration and open inquiry and allows for the community to drive professional development throughout the week through responsive pop-up sessions and spontaneous collaborations. Over the course of the week, team members will learn more about their own collaboration and how to sustain their project into the future. 

The goal of the CURATE(D) Training is to offer an introduction to applied data curation. This training is designed for those completely new to data curation, those hoping to refresh their data curation skills, or those looking to apply data curation knowledge to the management of their own research data. This training and associated CURATE(D) model are teaching and research tools that are presented and best understood sequentially.

How do you know if your digital preservation repository is aligned with best practices and standards in the field? What does becoming a trusted digital repository mean, and what does the process entail? This class answers these questions and covers different tools, models, and standards for assessing digital preservation repositories.

The “Novice to Know-How: Digital Preservation Skills for Beginners'' course is aimed at those who are new to the topic. It starts with a broad introduction to digital preservation issues and describes the measures we can take to address these. It then delves into potential workflows in more detail, examining the issues to consider, steps to take, and technological solutions that can be deployed. An emphasis is placed on free, easy-to-use options, and includes a number of tool demos. Course content is provided as a mix of video, text, and quizzes. On average learners take two to three days to complete the learning pathway.

This course is aimed at learners who already have a solid foundational knowledge of digital preservation (e.g. they have completed the original N2KH learning pathway) and wish to gain practical skills in relation to the preservation of email.

The "Providing Access to Preserved Digital Content" course is included in the main beginner pathway but is also available as a stand-alone for those who completed the learning pathway prior to April 2021, and for those specifically interested in the topic of providing access but do not want to complete the full learning pathway. On average learners take a day to complete the course.

By completing the course learners will gain the skills to allow them to:

Digital repositories allow libraries, archives and museums to disseminate and create access to unique digital collections related to institutional academic output or digital special collections. Digital repository options vary widely, from proprietary to open source; and platforms specialized for specific use cases, such as institutional academic production, audiovisual materials, cultural heritage collections, and community and tribal collections. This course is designed to give the student the fundamentals of selecting, designing and implementing the digital repository solution that is right for their particular institutional, academic or personal project. This course can be taken as one of six courses needed to earn our Certificate in Digital Curation, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.

JSON is a semi-structured data format for encoding data and is a popular language for data sharing and interchange - as such it is considered a good alternative to XML. This materials in this course will cover all the core JSON syntax and data structures as well as other topics.

This course will introduce the dynamics of what Artificial Intelligence really is and the potential role that it might have in the contemporary library and society more broadly. Topics explored will include the ethics of AI, ChatGPT and other Large Language Models, vendor AI products, and potential future roles the Library will have in both augmenting and striving against AI. This class will explore these topics through a critical lens that is skeptical of the difference between what the promise of AI is compared to the reality of what it will bring. Through a highly interactive pedagogical approach learners will plunge head-first into what all the fuss is about and will be challenged to think through the question: What should the role of AI in the library actually be?

This course will introduce the dynamics of what Artificial Intelligence really is and the potential role that it might have in the contemporary library and society more broadly. Topics explored will include the ethics of

Perhaps your institution has found itself in a situation where a prominent donor has offered a trove of significant Office documents and digital photographs stored on a hard drive; or, an important department is ready to transfer records of long-term value from a file server to the archives; or, a professor drops off an external hard drive and DVDs with video footage from a symposium featuring nationally recognized participants.

If you were unprepared or unsure of how to handle such a donation, this course will introduce you to basic policies, resources, and procedures that will enable your institution to successfully accession and ingest common born-digital materials (Office documents, PDFs, images, audio, video, and email).

DLF Forum welcomes digital library, archives, and museum practitioners from member institutions and beyond—for whom it serves as a meeting place, marketplace, and congress. As a meeting place, DLF Forum provides an opportunity for our working groups, and community members to conduct their business and present their work. As a marketplace, the Forum provides an opportunity for community members to share experiences and practices with one another and support a broader level of information sharing among professional staff. As a congress, the Forum provides an opportunity for the DLF to continually review and assess its programs and its progress with input from the community at large.

The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to furthering research and education in the field of image management within the educational, cultural heritage, and commercial environments. VRA 2024 is a single-track, hybrid conference. Beyond general sessions, there are several other opportunities to network, learn, and explore at this year’s conference. 

The purpose of the Summer Educational Institute for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information is to provide information professionals with valuable training and education in the area of visual information and image management. Under the direction of the Executive Boards of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association (VRA), the Implementation Team (IT) is charged as the management group for the Summer Educational Institute (SEI) providing or coordinating administration, local arrangements, registration, scheduling, fundraising, publicity, curriculum, instruction and teaching materials.

What you will learn:

This course explores the interplay between books as physical objects and their digital counterparts. The materials focused on will include Western manuscripts and printed books up to 1600, and non-Western (Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Southeast Asian) manuscripts through the twentieth century, drawing on the strengths of the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts. The course is designed for students who are curious about how digitization is reshaping the study of early books.

Preservica is pleased to sponsor the Information and Records Management Society Conference - 2025 at the Birmingham Metropole this 18-20 May, 2025

This important annual gathering is an essential event for information professionals across the UK, brought to you by the IRMS to provide an independent perspective on key challenges.

This six-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills within the context of a digital library.

This six-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills within the context of a digital library.

This six-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills within the context of a digital library.

Since 2007, this distinguished symposium has provided an essential forum for domain experts to share insights and address pressing challenges in digital content management.

This year's focused, single-track programming features speakers from world-renowned institutions including MoMA, Getty, the Library of Congress, The Huntington, and Yale University. Attendees will gain practical insights on enhancing access, streamlining workflows, maintaining content provenance, and ensuring long-term preservation of digital collections.

BPE is a community of practitioners in the area of the management and preservation of digital information who gather annually to share experiences and have honest conversations about our work. It is an unconference in the sense that we prioritize providing a safe space for active participation and peer-to-peer learning both in the sessions and outside of them. Speakers and attendees come from a variety of backgrounds, including government and university archivists, library and information science educators, technologists, special collection librarians, records managers, and product developers.

Quite often, it is easy to forget that it takes more than technology to manage and preserve digital content, so this year our theme is Behind the Scenes: People and Practice. Human intervention is essential for effective management and preservation of digital information, but all too frequently that intervention is invisible. We encourage you to submit proposals that take a look at the non-digita

Four modules of introduction to digital preservation.

In today's data-driven world, effective management of information is crucial for businesses and organizations to thrive. This introductory course will guide you on how to expand taxonomies to ontologies and provide a solid foundation for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in structuring and leveraging complex information systems.

Over four modules, participants will journey from the basics of taxonomy to the advanced concepts of ontology, gaining practical skills and insights along the way. The course is designed to blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.

This course explores digital preservation and digital asset management, and is designed for professionals in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM).

Through four 75-minute sessions, participants will gain a deep understanding of key digital preservation principles and strategies, supporting systems, and frameworks that are essential for ensuring the accessibility and longevity of digital assets.

The International Council on Archives (ICA) is thrilled to announce the theme for International Archives Week 2025 (IAW2025), set to take place from 9 to 13 June: #ArchivesAreAccessible: Archives for Everyone. Chosen through a survey completed by more than 300 participants, this theme highlights the critical role accessibility plays in the digital transformation of archives and their ability to reach a global audience. 

As archives evolve in the digital age, the ability to provide greater access to archival content is more important than ever. This year’s theme will celebrate how archives around the world are embracing new technologies to open up their collections, making it easier for people to engage with history, culture, and knowledge. Whether through digital platforms, enhanced user interfaces, or innovative preservation techniques, the goal is to ensure that archives are available to all, regardless of geographical location or physical limitations. 

The 2025 International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) Annual Conference will be held in Leeds, UK June 2–5, 2025, and will be hosted jointly by the University of Leeds and the IIIF Consortium.

This event is intended for a wide range of participants and interested parties, including digital image repository managers, content curators, software developers, scholars, and administrators at libraries, museums, cultural heritage institutions, software firms, and other organizations working with digital images and audio/visual materials.

The annual International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) conference brings together the world’s experts in web archiving. While it usually attracts the international community of web archiving practitioners, it is intended for an even wider audience including archivists, curators, software developers, researchers interested in working with digital content, and digital preservationists.

The themes for iPRES 2025 are: Haerenga (Journey), Tūtaki (Encounter), and Tūhono (Connect). These themes encourage reflections on the evolving practices, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of digital preservation. Each theme reinforces the other, creating a holistic view of how digital preservation research and practice can adapt, innovate and thrive.

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SEI is a joint project of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association (VRA).