ACA WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT

JUST SCAN IT ALL!  MAKING ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Paul Maxner and Lois Yorke

Tuesday, 27 June 2006 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland

 

JUST SCAN IT ALL!  MAKING ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE

The Internet has opened up a wonderful world for making archival holdings available online. Increasingly, researchers appreciate the ability to search archival records and resources without leaving the comfort of their home or office.  Expectations are high – so how do we ensure great results?  Learn from award winners, Paul Maxner and Lois Yorke of Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management who will guide workshop participants through an interactive session examining key principals for producing successful online virtual exhibits. This 1-day workshop will explore issues around project design and management such as identifying audiences and objectives; selecting themes and content; determining equipment requirements; designing and managing the budget; controlling production flow; anticipating crises.  They will explain technologies related to the capture, manipulation and production of archival content online and take a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the NSARM website.

 

The Online Resources Team responsible for the NSARM website was recently awarded the 2006 Premier's Award of Excellence which recognizes outstanding contributions or achievements, and is the highest honour of the Nova Scotia Civil Service.

 

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This workshop is one of three fantastic workshop opportunities available prior to this year’s conference in St. John’s, NL in late June.  Registration information and forms are available at: http://www.archivists.ca/conference/prog_speakers.aspx.

 

If you have questions or comments please contact the Association of Canadian Archivists Office at [log in to unmask].