[BCMA] Registration opens for the Digital Preservation workshop

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

*Digital Preservation 2 day workshop*



This workshop outlines best practices for preserving digital information.
Topics covered include appropriate selection criteria for physical carriers
as well as tools for taking stock of existing digital assets and for
developing digital preservation policies, plans and procedures. Software
and hardware solutions for digital preservation in small to medium-sized
heritage institutions are also recommended.

*Learning objectives*

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

   - identify digital assets in their institution and assess the risk and
   impacts of losing access to these assets;
   - develop a digital preservation policy, plan and procedures;
   - understand the factors relevant to the choice of physical carriers; and
   - install and use hardware and software for the purpose of
   preserving digital assets in smaller heritage institutions.

*Modules*

*Module 1: Taking stock of existing digital resources*

The use of an inventory template to identify digital assets in an
institution and to assess the risk and potential impacts of losing access
to these assets.

*Module 2: Digital preservation policy development*

Discussion of how to use a template to produce a concise and
meaningful digital preservation policy. The importance of policy will also
be discussed, including using its development as a means of obtaining
buy-in from the institution’s management and using the resulting document
as a guide to produce a digital preservation plan.

*Module 3: Digital preservation plan development*

Using a template to ensure all facets of plan development are taken into
account. Learning how to identify constraints, and using these constraints
to produce and compare various digital preservation solutions. Selecting
and justifying the selection of a digital preservation action plan.

*Module 4: Physical carrier management*

Predicted lifespan of optical discs, magnetic tapes and magnetic disks.
Recommendations for selection of physical carriers.

*Examples of digital preservation hardware and software for small heritage
institutions*

Hands-on testing of back-up and checksum software using external hard
drives. Example procedures will be covered to produce weekly and monthly
back-ups, as well as long-term preservation copies of digital assets.
Recovery procedures will also be discussed to address the possible loss of
access to working copies.

*Target audience*

Curators, collections managers, conservators, archivists and other
personnel responsible for the preservation of digital assets, particularly
in smaller institutions.

*Fees: $250*

*Enrollment limits*

Minimum 10, maximum 20





*Registration link: *

https://forms.gle/294svH4Em2StB6dB7



*Date:*

April 7-8, 2020. 9 am to 4 pm

*Location:*

Maskwacis Cultural College, Alberta, Canada

*Partners:*

*Canadian Conservation Institute*

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), a Special Operating Agency
within the Department of Canadian Heritage
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF8hIEDdxT0qwXu3_id9VzKmIZj-w>,
advances and promotes the conservation of Canada's heritage collections
through its expertise in conservation science, treatment and preventive
conservation. CCI works with heritage institutions and professionals to
ensure these heritage collections are preserved and accessible to Canadians
now and in the future.

*Canadian Heritage Information Network*

The Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), a Special Operating
Agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF8hIEDdxT0qwXu3_id9VzKmIZj-w>,
offers valuable collections management resources to the Canadian museum
community and online public access to millions of collections
records. CHIN assists Canadian museums in documenting, managing, and
sharing information about their collections, which in turn ensures that
this information is accessible now and in the future.

*For more information contact:*

Manisha Khetarpal

mkhetarpal at mccedu.ca



*About the Facilitator*

Ern Bieman, Heritage Information Analyst - Canadian Heritage Information
Network (CHIN): Ern Bieman researches and manages the production of content
for the CHIN Professional Exchange website since 2007. Prior to this, he
has worked in the private and education sectors as a Systems Engineer and
Technical Specialist, and has worked in the not-for-profit and government
sectors managing funding programs for IT-based R&D projects. Mr. Bieman
holds a BSc in computer science, and master’s degrees in business and
philosophy.
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