Upcoming Webinars
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PREMIS
Join Digital Archivist Sarah Weeks on February 24th at 5:00 PM CST via Zoom for an insightful webinar on PREMIS (Preservation Metadata: Implementation Strategies) and the critical role of metadata in archival practice. This session will cover the basics of PREMIS, how to integrate it into your existing systems, and its connection to the FAIR Principles—ensuring your resources are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. Sarah will also delve into how and why archivists choose specific metadata standards, offering practical advice on navigating these decisions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of metadata and improve your archival workflows—register now!
Monday, February 24th @ 5 pm CT via Zoom.
Beyond the Community Attic
Two 90-Minute Workshops for Small Museums and Archives
Many organizations find themselves with materials they neither want nor need—items accepted without clear purpose that now clutter their collections, like an attic full of forgotten odds and ends. So, how do you address this challenge?
This two-part workshop series provides actionable strategies to help small museums and archives reclaim control of their collections, align with their mission, and create room for growth.
Provenance & Original Order
Understanding a document’s provenance provides essential context for its creation and significance. This webinar explores key archival principles—provenance, original order, chain of custody, and respect du fonds—and how they guide ethical archival practices. Presented by archivist Genna Duplisea, M.A., M.S., this session will examine how these concepts influence the organization and preservation of archival collections.
Monday, April 21st @ 5 pm CT via Zoom.
MODS Metadata Object Description Schema
Feeling limited by the simplicity of Dublin Core but overwhelmed by more complex metadata schemas? Enter MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema). This webinar explores one archivist’s journey to understanding and implementing MODS in a digital preservation environment. Presented by archivist Genna Duplisea, M.A., M.S., this session will provide insights into the advantages of MODS and its practical applications.
Monday, June 23rd @ 5 pm CT via Zoom.
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