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The ALCTS PARS Digital Preservation Interest Group (DPIG) seeks speakers to present at its annual meeting during the 2020 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, June 28 from 9:00-10:00 A.M. 

 

This year’s theme is: “Adapting to an Evolving Preservation Environment”

 

Potential topics could include but are not limited to:

 

·  Digital Preservation Standards and Best Practices

·  Collections Needs Assessment Methodology and Tools

·  Cost Funding Models

·  Resource Development, Staff Training and Development

·  New Tools and Technology

·  Storage Strategies and Infrastructure

·  Collaboration, Outreach, and Advocacy

 

PDPIG welcomes 250-500-word proposals describing 10-15 minutes presentations. Please email proposals to DPIG co-chairs Angela Fritz ([log in to unmask]) and Justin Baumgartner ([log in to unmask]) by April 3, 2020. 

 

Presenters will be notified of their acceptance on April 17, 2020.

 

About ALCTS PARS Digital Preservation Interest Group (DPIG): The Digital Preservation Interest Group’s charge is to serve as a venue for discussing the preservation management of digital assets whether commercial, born-digital or converted e-resources.

 

Thanks,

Justin Baumgartner

 

 

Justin Baumgartner

Digital Project Librarian

Preservation & Conservation

University of Iowa Libraries

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