Hi there—

 

The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) and the Digital Library Federation (DLF) are pleased to partner once again in sponsoring an AMIA+DLF Hack Day. In support of the event, DLF is offering one travel grant to the AMIA Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, November 13-16, 2019. I encourage you to apply.

 

The goal of the AMIA + DLF Travel Award is to bring developers and software engineers who can provide unique perspectives to preserving and providing access to digital audiovisual media to the conference. These “cross-pollinators” can enrich the Hack Day event and share a vision of the library world from their perspective.

 

Eligibility
This grant will extend the opportunity to attend the Association of Moving Image Archivists Conference to one software development professional from the DLF community. The ideal applicant:

• Seeks more exposure to trends in stewarding digital audiovisual collections.
• Would not typically attend the conference, but can envision and articulate a connection with their work.
• Sees great value in building a dynamic and diverse peer network.
• Is interested in participating in the AMIA+DLF Hack Day on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
• Is enthusiastic about collaborating with preservation professionals who have varying levels of technical expertise.
• Is affiliated with a DLF member institution.

 

The Award
One award of up to $1,250 will go towards the travel, board, and lodging expenses of attending the AMIA+DLF Hack Day. Additionally, the awardee will receive a complimentary full registration to the AMIA conference ($450). After the conference and Hack Day, the recipient will be required to write a blog post about their experience, to be published by DLF.

 

The Experience
The AMIA+DLF Hack Day will be a unique opportunity for practitioners and managers of digital audiovisual collections to join with developers and engineers for an intense day of collaboration to develop solutions for digital audiovisual preservation and access. Go to the AMIA Annual Conference website for more information.

 

Application
Applicants must supply contact information and a resume, as well as a statement (500 words or less) about how attending the Association of Moving Image Archivists Conference will expand your professional horizons, and what skills or ideas you could bring to the Hack Day. The winning applicant must be able to travel to Baltimore, November 13-16, 2019.

 

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeboIRYGFcHZU1_-4Es1D1SNUqisIZSPpZIM0CrmAd-q3hEIQ/viewform

 

Deadline
EXTENDED: Applications are now due by 5:00 pm PT on October 4, 2019. A winner will be announced by mid-October.

 

Questions

Please contact Lauren Sorensen and Kara Van Malssen with any questions about the award.

 

Regards,

Erin

 

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