Providing access to born-digital materials ultimately depends on the
acquisition process. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted typical workflows
and required that archivists consider alternate ways to acquire
born-digital materials and metadata. The Remote Site Visit and Transfer
sub-group of the DLF Born-Digital Access Working Group (BDAWG) recognizes
both the consequences of this shift and the opportunity to reveal how
archivists are tackling this new challenge.
Specifically, we are seeking to learn more about how archivists are
remotely conducting site visits and acquiring born-digital materials. If
you are responsible for or involved with the acquisition of born-digital
materials, we invite you to participate in a guided conversation that will
be held via Zoom in March 2021. During this conversation, participants will
discuss—in small groups—several relevant questions posed by a member of the
sub-group. Optional follow-up discussions will be held for those who wish
to explore these topics at greater length.
This invitation is open to any who are responsible for acquiring
born-digital materials and have started thinking about or working on remote
acquisition strategies. Regardless of whether you are brainstorming ideas
or implementing workflows, we want to hear from you!
*Please use this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaNI4-7KVZM6nkn3gca2jcliVVGj-Hou5-ntq6ck04HlYynw/viewform>
**to
sign up and receive more information. The deadline to sign up is February
15, 2021.*
Your participation is entirely voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
The organizers of this event are committed to data privacy and protecting
your personal information. We will use the personal data you provide solely
for administering your participation, and will not collect any sensitive or
identifying information from the event itself.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Members of the DLF Born-Digital Access Working Group (BDAWG), Remote Site
Visit and Transfer sub-group.
*The DLF Born-Digital Access Working Group (BDAWG), Remote Site Visit and
Transfer sub-group follows the DLF Code of Conduct and values the
participation of each member of the community. We are dedicated to
providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender,
sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or
religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. All
communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including
people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.*
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