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Managing the Intangible: Creating, Storing and Retrieving Digital Surrogates of Historical Materials
US National Archives and Records Administration 21st Preservation Conference April 30 - May 1, 2007 Managing the Intangible will give attendees an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive discussion on the essential components of the digital preservation reformatting process at the project or program level. There are common issues that influence reformatting decisions and approaches regardless of original media type. Managing the Intangible will benefit institutions that are contemplating entering, or have just entered, the digital arena by providing a forum to examine the reformatting process in its entirety rather than a single administrative or technical element of the process. The first day (April 30, 2007) will be devoted to presentations and will include an early evening reception allowing for more interaction between attendees and presenters. The second day (May 1, 2007) will allow media specialists to present case studies of digital reformatting projects followed by a moderated discussion with audience participation to exchange information specific to areas of expertise. The two sessions will be: Static Media (textual records, photography, microfilm, cartographic records) and Dynamic Media (audio, video, motion pictures). Both days will feature an exhibit in the conference lobby area by vendors who provide products and services related to the conference topic. Please note the change of location from previous year's conferences: University of Maryland Conference Center, Adelphi, MD Please visit the conference website for the full program and up to date information -- http://www.archives.gov/preservation/conferences/2007/
For further information and registration, please contact Richard Schneider Preservation Conference Coordinator 301-837-3617 Doris A. Hamburg |