Virtual Program: Click University

Managing Digitization Projects - Lessons Learned - Best Practices Developed, Part I.

Presented by Oya Y. Rieger

November 21 to December 13, 2007

*Part II will follow in the replay access schedule

Course Details

The first part of the seminar will cover the stages in planning, developing, and managing digital collections with examples from different implementations. The presentation will cover selection, copyright, digitization, metadata creation, system and interface building, and archiving stages. Workshop participants will be offered practical strategies that represent current and emerging standards, best practices, and sound decision-making. Case studies from Cornell University Library will be used to describe the various approaches and strategies.

Audience

Designed for librarians, digitization operation managers, and information professionals who are interested in sharpening their skills in planning, managing, and assessing digitization projects. Although technical background in digital library development will be useful, the workshop will take a managerial approach and will not assume any hands-on experience with technologies. However, familiarity with digitization initiatives will provide good background for this presentation.

Access

Please contact your WCC Regional Director to arrange desktop access. You can find your director listed at the SLA WCC Chapter page at: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cwcn/leadership/leadership.shtml

The SLA "Click University" virtual program series is provided by the Western Canada Chapter as a member benefit to contribute to ongoing professional development initiatives. Please feel welcome to provide your suggestions to the Virtual Programs Chair.

Suzanne Nykoluk, SLA WCC Virtual Programs Chair
Sue.Nykoluk@royalroads.ca