Medieval History
Digitization of Primary Materials for Medievalists: A Workshop
Sponsored by the Medieval Academy of America's Committee on
Electronic Resources
Hosted by the Western Michigan University Libraries' Digitization Center
Friday, May 9, 1:30-5:00
The process of digitization project planning is essential for
endeavors large and small. Every project to digitize medieval primary
sources, whether undertaken by major libraries or by individual
scholars, must take into account issues of legality (can I post these
digital images on the web?), equipment (can I use a flatbed scanner,
or should I use a camera?), specifications (300 or 600 dpi? And what's
dpi??) and metadata standards (what's metadata?). Our seminar,
"Elements of Digitization Project Planning" will describe why a
Digitization Project Plan is essential for every project, and will go
over what each element of a project plan entails. We will discuss the
nine elements of successful project planning, and show resources and
references for developing digitization project plans. Experienced
professionals, including librarians and image experts, will share
their expertise and provide examples of previous successful project
plans. We will also cover other important aspects of digitization
technology, including the methodology and technology of digital
preservation.
Registration is $50 for MAA members and $65 for non-members.
To register, contact Dot Porter at [email protected].
Space is limited to 35.
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Dot Porter, University of Kentucky
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Program Coordinator
Collaboratory for Research in Computing for Humanities
http://www.rch.uky.edu
Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments
http://www.vis.uky.edu
[email protected] 859-257-1257 x.82115
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Medieval History
Digitation Workshop
Digitization of Primary Materials for Medievalists: A Workshop
Sponsored by the Medieval Academy of America's Committee on
Electronic Resources
Hosted by the Western Michigan University Libraries' Digitization Center
Friday, May 9, 1:30-5:00
The process of digitization project planning is essential for
endeavors large and small. Every project to digitize medieval primary
sources, whether undertaken by major libraries or by individual
scholars, must take into account issues of legality (can I post these
digital images on the web?), equipment (can I use a flatbed scanner,
or should I use a camera?), specifications (300 or 600 dpi? And what's
dpi??) and metadata standards (what's metadata?). Our seminar,
"Elements of Digitization Project Planning" will describe why a
Digitization Project Plan is essential for every project, and will go
over what each element of a project plan entails. We will discuss the
nine elements of successful project planning, and show resources and
references for developing digitization project plans. Experienced
professionals, including librarians and image experts, will share
their expertise and provide examples of previous successful project
plans. We will also cover other important aspects of digitization
technology, including the methodology and technology of digital
preservation.
Registration is $50 for MAA members and $65 for non-members.
To register, contact Dot Porter at [email protected].
Space is limited to 35.
--
***************************************
Dot Porter, University of Kentucky
#####
Program Coordinator
Collaboratory for Research in Computing for Humanities
http://www.rch.uky.edu
Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments
http://www.vis.uky.edu
[email protected] 859-257-1257 x.82115
- Mesa!!
We are very pleased to announce that, following a one-year planning grant, the Mellon Foundation has awarded the Medieval Electronic Scholarly Alliance (MESA) a three-year implementation grant. MESA serves two related purposes: to develop a federation...
- Maa Cer-sponsored Workshops At Kalamazoo
Spaces are still available in both MAA CER-sponsored workshops at Kalamazoo. If you are interested in how digital projects are designed, or are considering building one of your own, we look forward to seeing you there! **************** The Medieval Academy...
- Medieval Academy Of America's Committee On Electronic Resources
The Medieval Academy of America's Committee on Electronic Resources is pleased to announce two workshops to be held at the International Congress on Medieval Studies, Kalamazoo, MI, in May 2009. Both workshops will be on Thursday, May 7 (sessions...
- Medieval Academy Of America's Committee On Electronic Resources
The Medieval Academy of America's Committee on Electronic Resources is pleased to announce two workshops to be held at the International Medieval Congress, Kalamazoo, MI, in May 2009. Both workshops will be on Thursday, May 7 (sessions 54 and 166;...
- Ex Libris Conference
49th Annual RBMS Preconference Rare and Special Bytes: Special Collections in the Digital Age June 24-27, 2008 | Los Angeles, California Hosted by UCLA and the Getty Research Institute Register and book your hotel room early, the last two RBMS Preconferences...