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Registration closes for the London date on Thursday 11th October at 16:00! Registration for the Salford date will remain open until Wednesday 24th October. *Apologies for cross-posting* The Digital Preservation Coalition is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 'Making Progress with Digital Preservation' workshop series for 2018, visiting London (17th October) and Salford, hosted by the University of Salford (1st November) Digital preservation - representing all the activities necessary to ensure that digital objects and data can be found, accessed and deployed beyond the limits of technological obsolescence, media failure or creator dependency - is a growing challenge for agencies and individuals in all kinds of contexts. Our generation has invested as never before in digital resources and we've done so because of the opportunity they bring. But digital objects are fragile: at risk of loss, corruption or obsolescence, not to mention unlawful alteration or theft. Collection managers, IT officers, academic researchers, broadcasters, developers and industrial regulators need to ensure that the digital collections which they use and depend upon are accessible for the long-term. Through it's 'Getting Started...' and 'Making Progress with Digital Preservation' Roadshows, the DPC aims to help those facing such custodial challenges gain the skills they need to ensure the longevity of the digital information in their care. 'Making Progress...' moves beyond initial steps outline in 'Getting Started...' to help participants establish sustainable digital preservation programmes and make informed preservation decisions. By the end of the workshop - which will include time for networking and sharing - participants will be equipped with practical targets for implementing digital preservation, as well as guidance and tools to make those targets achievable. The workshops will help participants: * Understand the emerging issues in digital preservation * Draft a digital preservation policy * Understand and articulate the costs and benefits of digital preservation * Prepare a business case for digital preservation * Understand the practical implementation and limitations of available tools * Make informed preservation decisions for their digital collection * Meet and network with others locally working in digital preservation This workshops will interest: * Collections managers, records managers, librarians and archivists in all institutions * IT managers and chief technology officers, chief information officers in institutions or agencies with a need for long-lived data * Students and researchers in information science and related fields Feedback from Previous Attendees "The structure of the day, varied activities and levels of involvement, and quality of presentations (both slides, speakers and handouts) were very good. The atmosphere was very supportive and welcoming." "Good mix of presentations and practical activities. Approachable, knowledgeable presenters." "The level of audience participation was good - low pressure but engaging." "Presentations clear and pitched at right level friendly, helpful and approachable stuff." Workshop Dates and Locations * Information Technologists' Hall, London, 17th October * MediaCityUK, Salford (hosted by the University of Salford), 1st November Registration Registration is free for members of the DPC and £50 for non-members. The workshops usually fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. For more information on the event and how to register, please visit the DPC website: http://www.bit.ly/EventsDPC. 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