*Reminder that registration ends on April 15, or when capacity is reached.* *Best Practices Exchange 2019: New Digital Directions* *April 29-May 1Columbus, Ohio #BPE2019 <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3D6a04a42937%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430538607&sdata=whlimbJ5tZS5Nnr32v%2F2P%2BUpwl2WkyplGJzkTJhdRos%3D&reserved=0>* The Best Practices Exchange Program and Local Arrangements Committees invite you to join us for the 2019 Conference to be held Monday April 29 - Wednesday May 1 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3Dcd09f5dca7%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430548616&sdata=JpzKtmL4QkMOzLFbWySS2dsNK0o6GQHkKS1%2BTPKZcag%3D&reserved=0> in Columbus, Ohio. BPE focuses on the management and the preservation of digital information, as well as access and outreach, and brings together practitioners to discuss their real-world experiences, including best practices and lessons learned. Visit http://bit.ly/BPE2019 <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3Dd2476bfe59%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430548616&sdata=%2FICn4507UCR3t7UvXiPEhO57xT0w3y80vZKLxMFCzJg%3D&reserved=0> for all conference info as it develops. *Plenary Speakers:* - *Sharon Leon*. *Collections, Data, and Interpretation: Exploring the Life Cycle of Digital Objects.* - *Katherine Skinner*. *Managing Maintenance—Juxtaposing Technology and Community.* - More on the Program page <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3Dca7df7295e%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430558639&sdata=LWeWK1n6ZF4a4TepjKmI3%2BAzb8510Ol9nu0aNNcz3Vs%3D&reserved=0> . *Program:* The program has been finalized and sessions are posted on the Program page <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3D5a6b2bae27%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430568626&sdata=9FBJT5vjxPn87eJbadz%2FDUrOAofIJZBzfX7EblTENTc%3D&reserved=0> on the website. We have 39 amazing sessions to share with you--here are a few examples: - Accessible Library Websites: When the Department of Education Steps in to Make the Choice for You; - Collaboration Strategies for Transfer, Preservation, and Access; - Computational Tools and Strategies in Enhancing Access to Cultural Big Data Collections - Curating the Profession: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies in Digital Curation Professional Education - Digital Archives in the Discovery Layer: Collaboration between Archivists and Technical Services Librarians; - Documenting Digital Preservation: Policies, Practices, and Workflows; - Evolving and Adapting: Unlocking Consortial Digital Preservation; - Leadership via Shared Ownership: An Approach to Co-Managing a Digital Scholarship Center; - Levels of Preservation: A Progress Report (NDSA) - Leveraging Correspondence Management systems for Digital Object Metadata; - Persistent Analysis: Evaluation Strategies to Improve Access to Digital Collections; - Practical Approach to Arrangement and Description With Preservica CE; - Quality OCR: A Tango of Available Resources; - ...and more! *Registration:* - https://opc.wildapricot.org/event-3224100 <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3D92c188dda4%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430568626&sdata=wNTsDzgcQpmZp%2Fs86jlzNBSSdBt8FufvmIcdArOI1CQ%3D&reserved=0> . - Price: $125. - Includes 2 continental breakfasts, 1 lunch, breaks, and reception. - Limited to 150. Open through 4/15 or until capacity is reached. - Pay online through PayPal or generate an invoice to be mailed in by clicking above link. - Thank you to Ohio Preservation Council <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3D465b5f3ccf%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430578635&sdata=VeMTiy1HBPxRx4eOR%2Bs9Oc4i8bsEA%2BrqAhbDoivQ8EY%3D&reserved=0> for acting as this meeting’s fiscal agent! *Schedule:* Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday 8:15am-5pm, Wednesday 8:15am-1:15pm. 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There is no official conference hotel, but numerous options. *Thank to our Sponsors: LIBNOVA, MetaArchive, Preservica* *Please send any questions to [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>.* *See you there!* *Program Committee* Linda Avetta (cochair), Pennsylvania State Archives; Janet Carleton (cochair), Ohio University; Derek Clark, Kentucky State Archives; Veronica Martzahl (past chair), Massachusetts Archives; Michael McNeil, California State Archives; Dan Noonan, The Ohio State University; Nick Pavlik, Bowling Green State University; Bonnie Weddle, New York State Archives. *Local Arrangements Committee* Janet Carleton (chair), Ohio University; Marietta Carr, Cuyahoga Community College; Jen Johnson, State Library of Ohio; Marsha Miles, Cleveland State University; Miriam Nelson, Ohio University; Angela O'Neal, Columbus Metro Library; Anne Ryckbost, Xavier University; Penelope Shumaker, State Library of Ohio; Nick Ver Steegh, Ohio University. *Best Practices Exchange, since 2006* Website <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3Ddf035ef991%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430598654&sdata=DaycrXuZnVDviB2sHG360Gt1ATo8n7Dp0liIzShaSWA%3D&reserved=0> | Google Group <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3D37adc9712f%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430598654&sdata=gC3yfZWn5OY21SpSoCuoGUfSz5Hyx10Pucf0PHt8F0I%3D&reserved=0> | Facebook <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3Ddd8e9e9ed0%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430608655&sdata=jA%2FO2Xk%2BHyV5yg4xp34S83T9j1HybSZPSrLJakakOeM%3D&reserved=0> |Twitter <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.us15.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d55d94a66a24dfdf3fde7d14%26id%3Deacc924b82%26e%3Ddeefe045bb&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430608655&sdata=zEuUDul0rdq%2FAOW9lsa0nhMxGcVEvecikEJtL8Ro%2BHI%3D&reserved=0> Janet Carleton Planning Cochair Best Practices Exchange 2019 https://bpexchange.wordpress.com/ <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbpexchange.wordpress.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce3ac5934a65c451fcf2c08d6b0c71566%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C636890766430618664&sdata=TWAFXmOsWq3rwkxJZ%2FmIBe9GkvK9xaRNf7tVj5oyHbU%3D&reserved=0> [image: cid:[log in to unmask]] -- Carol Kussmann Digital Preservation Analyst Digital Preservation and Repository Technologies | University of Minnesota Libraries 499 Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Tel: 612.626.0099 Email: [log in to unmask] ######################################################################## to manage your NDSA-ALL subscription, visit ndsa.org/ndsa-all