November 16, 2023 Reminder! There are still spots available for the upcoming workshop presented by AAO’s Professional Development Committee: An Introduction to Managing Audio-Visual Collections This half-day workshop will provide a broad introductory overview of key issues affecting audio-visual collections. From audio to film to video, there is a huge spectrum of formats and issues to be aware of as an archivist. We will discuss format identification, appraisal and assessment of incoming AV donations, common preservation issues for a variety of formats, digitization, digital file standards and metadata, and providing access. The focus will be on physical records, with a brief discussion of born-digital AV material. Please bring concerns that your archive is working through, and we can explore those issues together. Participants will learn: · How context informs format identification · Preservation techniques for a variety of formats · When to consider in-house vs. outsourcing of AV digitization When: November 28 at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST Where: Zoom (link to join in confirmation email) Cost*: $80 (AAO members), $50 (AAO student members), $120 (non-members) *All subsidized workshop spots have been claimed. |