Celebrate World Digital Preservation Day with Our Webinar on Oral Histories and Digital Preservation
In honor of World Digital Preservation Day, we are thrilled to present a special webinar on the preservation of oral histories, an invaluable yet often underrepresented part of our archival heritage.
Join us as we celebrate this global event with Oral Histories and Digital Preservation, a webinar featuring experts Michael Runyon (William & Mary) and Rachel Jacobson (Georgetown University). They’ll explore how their respective institutions are tackling the challenges of preserving both born-digital and analog oral histories. Through their experience, they’ll highlight common issues and solutions for preserving these rich narratives and making them accessible to future generations.
What You Can Expect
- Expert Guidance: Michael and Rachel bring extensive experience in digital preservation and will discuss best practices for preserving oral histories. They’ll dive into the specific challenges around digital conversion, storage, and description, sharing lessons learned from their work.
- Engaging Conversations: The webinar fosters a dialogue on good practices for preserving oral histories, with plenty of time for discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to digital preservation, your participation will help build a collective understanding of approaching this vital work.
- World Digital Preservation Day: This event is part of the broader celebration of World Digital Preservation Day, which brings together individuals and institutions from around the globe to raise awareness of the importance of preserving digital content.
Event Details
- Title: Oral Histories and Digital Preservation
- Speakers: Michael Runyon and Rachel Jacobson
- Date: November 7, 2024
- Time: 10-11 AM Eastern Time
- Registration Required: Register Here
Join us on this World Digital Preservation Day to celebrate the stories that shape our communities. Oral histories give a voice to personal and communal experiences, especially those often absent from traditional records. Let’s work together to ensure these voices are preserved for the future.