Workshop on sound and image collections

SOIMA 2015: Sustaining Sound and Image Collections
Brussels, Belgium
27 August - 2 September 015

    <URL:http://www.iccrom.org/soima-2015-sustaining-sound-and-image-collections/>

Application deadline: 30 April, 2015

As a precursor to the two day SOIMA 2015 international conference

    <URL:http://www.soima2015.org>

ICCROM and its partners are pleased to announce a five-day intensive
workshop on Sustaining Sound and Image Collections.  The workshop is
tailored to address the challenges of collecting, preserving and
using (and reusing) sound, still, and moving image content within
the broader context of rapidly changing technology and shrinking
resources.  It will focus on collection management issues in
different institutional contexts that are unique to these types of
materials.

The overall emphasis is on strategic decision-making and practical
execution of solutions.  In particular, it will showcase cost
efficient strategies for prioritizing content, developing robust
digitization and preservation programmes, and promoting wider use of
collections. Participants will have the opportunity to think through
common challenges in a multidisciplinary setting.  The goal is to
enable change within their own institutions and help develop
customised strategies for preservation and use.

For strengthening institutional capacities in different countries,
the workshop will include an in-depth module on how to develop
integrated training for preservation and use of mixed sound and
image collections in other languages.

Note: participants selected for the workshop will be invited to
attend the international conference on Unlocking Sound and Image
Heritage, 3-4 September 2015.

Working Language: English

Who should apply?  The workshop invites participation from diverse
professionals working in institutions with sound and image
collections, educational programmes and the field of information
technology.  Applicants should have at least 5 years of professional
experience in audio-visual preservation and/or use.  It aims to
attract those professionals, who are interested in developing a
broader understanding of how different cultural institutions can
sustain the preservation and use of mixed sound and image
collections.  The workshop will be of particular interest to those
who are engaged in professional training through formal and
non-formal programmes.  Former SOIMA course participants engaged in
training are especially encouraged to apply.

Workshop Team: International team of experts and leading
practitioners identified through ICCROM and partners' professional
networks.

The conference will take place at FARO (Flemish Interface Centre for
Cultural Heritage) and other locations in Brussels, Belgium

Fee, travel, accommodation and living expenses workshop fee: 600
Euro

Participants will be responsible for their round trip travel costs
to and from Brussels, Belgium.

In order to cover living costs during the workshop and the
conference, participants should plan for a minimum total allowance
of 1000 Euro. This sum would include the costs of accommodation in
moderately priced hotels identified by the organizers.  Candidates
are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from sources such
as governmental institutions, employers and other relevant funding
agencies.  ICCROM may be able to offer a limited number of
scholarships covering accommodation and living expenses only to
selected candidates who have been unable to secure funding.

To apply please use and send the following application form to
soima2015<-at->iccrom<.>org

    <URL:http://www.iccrom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015-SOIMA-workshop_applfrm_en.doc>

Please note that it is mandatory to include the statement with your
reasons for applying.  Applications without the statement of intent
will not be considered.  Should you be sending the application by
mail, please send to:

    SOIMA 2015
    Collections Unit
    ICCROM
    13 via di San Michele
    00153 Rome RM, Italy
    +39 06 585531
    Fax: +39 06 58553349
    soima2015<-at->iccrom<.>org

Isabelle Verger
Collections Unit ICCROM
Via di San Michele 13
00153 Rome
+39 06 58 55 34 10
Fax: +39 06 58 55 33 49


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