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Description:

So you’d like to build a digital collection, but don’t really know where to begin. This two-hour online class will help you lay some of the basic groundwork for your first project. Topics covered include:

• Selecting content for your first digital collection
• File formats, metadata, and encoding schemas
• Scanners, storage, and servers
• Digitization workflow
• Staff skills and training

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 live online classes are advertised in Eastern time. 

Technical Requirements:

Please see the Technical Requirements for live online classes.

Associated Training Tracks:

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Related Items:

This class is a part of the Digitization Track. Other classes in this track are

Caring for Origionals during Scanning Projects (core)
Grant Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects (elective)
Metadata for Digitization and Preservation (core)
Preserving Oral Histories (elective)
Understanding Digital Photographs (core)
Digital Imaging of Library and Archival Materials (core)

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.