An ALCTS Webcast.
This session discusses the fundamentals of digital preservation. After the session, attendees will be able to define digital preservation, discuss significant threats to digital materials, describe tools for addressing these threats, explain three key concepts of digital preservation, and be able to identify sources for further information on the topic. Intended audience members are library staff with responsibilities for digital projects and those interested in getting an introduction of the basics of digital preservation.
Who Should Attend
Library staff with responsibilities for digital projects and those interested in getting an introduction of the basics of digital preservation are the indended audience for this session. Anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to attend.
Presenters
- Cathy Martyniak, Preservation and Storage Librarian, University of Florida
- Emily Gore, Head of Digital Initiatives, Clemson University
Registration
How to Register
No registration required. Access the webcast now.
Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
If you receive a Codec error when playing the recorded file with Windows Media Player, download the gotowebinar codec file from: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/codec?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com The Codec acts as a patch that allows the recording, which is created with a higher version of Media Player, to play in version 7. For more information on playing the recording, see the FAQ.
Questions?
For questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.