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The British Library Preservation Advisory Centre is running two training days on digitisation in November. * apologies for cross-posting * Planning a digitisation project London: Thursday 15 November 2012 Digitisation can increase access to collections, provide surrogates for vulnerable originals, enable virtual reunification of collections or reveal information not available to the naked eye. But how do you make sure you give your project the best chance of success? What do you need to think about at the outset to ensure the process is trouble-free? This training day will help you plan a successful digitisation project with sustainable outcomes. It is focused on the digitisation of library and archive materials, though the principles are transferable to other formats. The day includes case studies which highlight different approaches to planning, managing and evaluating digitisation projects. Cost: £100 + VAT For the full programme and booking information: http://www.bl.uk/blpac/planning.html Doing digitisation London: Friday 16 November 2012 Digitisation can increase access to collections, provide surrogates for vulnerable originals, enable virtual reunification of collections or reveal information not available to the naked eye. But how do you know where to start? What type of image should you create, what equipment do you need, how do you prepare items for digitisation? This training day covers the practical aspects of undertaking digitisation. It is focused on the digitisation of library and archive materials, though the principles are transferable to other formats. The day includes guidance on image specification and file formats, condition assessments, choosing equipment and file management. It includes a tour of the British Library imaging studio. Cost: £100 + VAT For the full programme and booking information: http://www.bl.uk/blpac/digitisation.html Caroline Peach Preservation Advisory Centre The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom www.bl.uk/blpac Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra