Description:

Selecting and implementing an automated system to manage your institution's digital collection must be done with consideration. A new digital collection management system is a major investment, one that your library may use for a long time. A system that meets the needs of your digital collection, takes user needs into account, and allows for growth is needed to succeed. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the issues to consider and questions to ask in evaluating digital collection management systems, and we’ll examine some related goals, costs and implementation issues.

Learning Outcomes - at the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• List several key features included in most digital collection management systems
• Detail the digitization tasks usually included and not included in digital collection management systems
• Name 4 commercial and 3 Open Source digital collection management systems
• Identify some questions to ask in the evaluation process

Continuing Education Units:

.2 CEUs
2 Contact Hours

Intended Audience:

Anyone who wants to learn about digital collection management systems.

Prerequisites:

None

Notes:

This Course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern Time.

Technical Requirements:

Please see the Technical Requirements for live online classes.

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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.