Description:
In the current environment of shrinking budgets, emerging and rapidly changing technologies, and ever-expanding needs, focusing on preserving a library's resources has never been more crucial. Today's preservation administrators are responsible for directing traditional preservation activities, while developing new programs for electronic collections and imaging projects. Well-planned management strategies are essential to balancing competing priorities, and to managing a preservation program that is efficient, cost effective, and integrated into the whole of library and archive operations.
It includes lecture and discussions covering the following topics:
- Conducting surveys
- Developing policies
- Elements of a preservation program
- Organization and Planning
- Staffing
- Workflow
- Needs assessment
- Selection for preservation
- Strategies for integrating preservation into library operations
Intended Audience:
This class is designed for administrative and/or managerial staff responsible for planning, implementing, or managing a preservation program in a library or archives.
Notes:
Please note that registrations for this class must be received at least one week prior to the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days prior to the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.
This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.
Technical Requirements:
Please see the Technical Requirements for live online classes.
Associated Training Tracks:
Basic Archives Preservation Track
Basic Library Preservation Track
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Registration:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering: Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.
PDF Form: Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.
