Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Introduction to Digital Preservation
$200.00
Dates: February 5 - March 3Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the field of digital preservation practice in libraries, archives and museums. On completion of this course, the student will have knowledge of digital preservation concepts and definitions, strategies for establishing and sustaining digital preservation programs, practical approaches to developing workflows and selecting tools, as well as legal and ethical issues related to digital preservation practices.
Course goals:
● Overview of digital preservation concepts, definitions, standards, and principles
● Advocating for and establishing sustainable digital preservation programs
● Building practical and effective digital preservation workflows
● Legal and ethical issues and considerations in digital preservation work
Course Description
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the field of digital preservation practice in libraries, archives and museums. On completion of this course, the student will have knowledge of digital preservation concepts and definitions, strategies for establishing and sustaining digital preservation programs, practical approaches to developing workflows and selecting tools, as well as legal and ethical issues related to digital preservation practices.
Course goals:
● Overview of digital preservation concepts, definitions, standards, and principles
● Advocating for and establishing sustainable digital preservation programs
● Building practical and effective digital preservation workflows
● Legal and ethical issues and considerations in digital preservation work
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.
Sam Meister
Sam Meister is a consultant helping individuals and organizations plan, strategize, and take action to ensure their valuable data, records, and assets are protected and preserved. For over 10 years he has worked in and with libraries, archives, museums, and other nonprofit organizations helping them to establish archival programs, build sustainable workflows, and ensure long-term access to valuable information. He has also taught workshops on managing digital content, electronic records, and digital preservation for the Society of American Archivists and the Library of Congress. Sam holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego.
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