Call for applications--Digital Preservation Outreach and Education (DPOE) Train the Trainers workshop

Call for Applications: DPOE Train-the-Trainer Workshop, Midwest
Region

The Digital Preservation Outreach and Education (DPOE) program of
the Library of Congress, in partnership with the Indiana State
Archives and Indiana State Library, is pleased to announce a call
for applications to participate in the DPOE Train-the-Trainer
Workshop, Midwest Region. The workshop is made possible by a grant
from The Institute of Museum and Library Services
<URL:http://www.imls.gov>

The DPOE Train-the-Trainer Workshop, Midwest Region will take place
August 21-24, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. There is no charge to
participate in the workshop for selected applicants. Travel and
lodging during the workshop will be provided free of charge.

The workshop will prepare attendees to deliver digital preservation
training, based on the DPOE Baseline Digital Preservation
Curriculum, to working professionals in their communities. All
attendees who successfully complete the workshop are recognized as
DPOE Trainers and join the DPOE National Trainer Network.

As this is a regional workshop, DPOE welcomes applications from the
states listed below. A total of 24 applicants will be selected to
participate in the workshop.

    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    Nebraska
    North Dakota
    Ohio
    South Dakota
    Wisconsin

Workshop Objectives

    Train participants in the Baseline Digital Preservation
    Curriculum.

    Explore essential issues for developing and presenting
    well-formed workshops.

    Apply workshop management principles to planning DPOE workshops.

    Provide a brief practice session for each trainer, including
    thoughtful feedback.

After the Workshop:

DPOE Trainers receive a package of ready made presentations, trainer
notes, a list of resources for each topic, and a comprehensive guide
for how to deliver a training event.

All DPOE Trainers agree to teach at least one topic of the DPOE
Baseline Digital Preservation Curriculum

    <URL:http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/education/curriculum.html>

within 6 months of completing training. DPOE will support DPOE
Trainers with logistical support, promotion of events, and providing
lines of communication are to allow trainers to share lessons
learned and collaborate on training event delivery. Application
Process

Applications will be accepted from May 21 - June 8, 2012.

Complete packages consist of a resume, a cover letter, and a
nomination letter provided by the applicant's supervisor.

Your cover letter should be no more than 300 words and address these
two questions:

    What experience do you have with digital collections?
    What is your experience with training and presenting?

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Digital
Preservation Outreach and Education program at dpoe<-at->loc<.>gov. Please
use "Train-the-Trainer Application" as your email subject. In your
cover letter, please include the name of the person who is
nominating you. Nominators should also send letters to dpoe<-at->loc<.>gov.

The deadline for applications is Friday, June 8, 2012

Acceptance letters will be sent out to selected participants by
Friday, June 29, 2012. If you are accepted we will need a response
from you by close of business on Friday, July 6, 2012. Confirmation
of acceptance will require a Library of Congress agreement signed by
the workshop attendee and supervisor committing the attendee to
deliver at least one training event within 6 months of completing
training.

All inquiries must be addressed to dpoe<-at->loc<.>gov.

We thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity to
spread digital preservation education!

For more information, visit

    <URL:http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/education/call.html>

Stephanie I Gowler
Conservator
Indiana State Library
Indiana Commission on Public Records
6440 E. 30th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-591-5220, ext. 376


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