As more and more content (books and journals and other genres) is made available only in an electronic format, ensuring that the scholarly record remains intact in the event of a technological or natural disaster is ever more critical. Learn about the importance of digital preservation, rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders, and what you can do to ensure that key research remains readily available.
This webinar was originally presented on March 11, 2015.
This webinar is one of the six-part "Working with Continuing Resources" webinar series:
Feb. 18 Trends and Advancements for Library Resource Discovery
Feb. 23 Tailoring Communications to Different Audiences
Mar. 9 Workflow Maps: Tools for Insight and Enhancement
Mar. 11 Persistence: “Got Yours?” Preserving Scholarship
Mar. 16 E-book Cataloging Using a Shared Mailbox
Mar. 18 Cataloging Continuing Resources in a Changing Landscape
Learning Outcomes
This opportunity will provide a broad introduction to digital preservation, the economic and social challenges and opportunities, including a smattering of technology and a mention of standards.
Who Should Attend
Anyone with an interest in the topic can benefit from this session and is welcome to participate.
Presenters
Victoria Reich is Executive Director of the LOCKSS Program, Stanford University.
Dr. Katherine Skinner is Executive Director of the Educopia Institute.
Registration
Cost
Free
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Credits
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Contact
For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.