May Classes Spotlight:
Making the Business Case for
a Digital Preservation Program
Thursday, May 14
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET
Instructor:
Heather Greer Klein
Does your institution have unique digital objects, but lack a long-term program for digital preservation? Data stored outside of a preservation-specific environment is often unmonitored,
misplaced, or poorly tracked, all of which leaves it at a high risk of loss. A well-timed and carefully written business case can help you advocate for the funding needed to implement sustainable digital preservation at your institution.
This class will cover the steps to creating a persuasive business case for a digital preservation program. We will discuss creating a business case to persuade colleagues, administrators,
a board, or others that digital preservation is important and should be prioritized over other competing priorities. Worksheets will be provided to help attendees take what they have learned and develop a business case for expanding digital preservation at
their organization.
This class will not cover digital preservation technologies or program components. A basic understanding of digital preservation concepts and terms is necessary for full participation
in this class.
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