Course Details

Safeguarding Digital Heritage: Digital Preservation & Archiving Training Course

INTRODUCTION

"Ensure the longevity and accessibility of your digital assets with our comprehensive Digital Preservation & Archiving Training Course. Digital Preservation & Archiving Training Course  equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to safeguard valuable digital collections for future generations. Learn to navigate the complexities of digital preservation, from developing robust preservation strategies to implementing effective archiving workflows. Master the latest technologies and best practices to protect your organization's digital legacy and ensure its continued relevance in the digital age."

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is meticulously designed for:

• Archivists and Librarians: To develop and implement digital preservation programs.
• Museum Curators and Collection Managers: To ensure the long-term preservation of digital artifacts.
• Records Managers: To manage and preserve electronic records.
• IT Professionals: Responsible for digital storage and infrastructure.
• Information Science Students and Professionals: To gain expertise in digital preservation.
• Anyone responsible for the management and preservation of digital information.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and challenges of digital preservation.
• Develop and implement digital preservation policies and strategies.
• Select and utilize appropriate digital preservation technologies and tools.
• Create and manage digital archives using best practices.
• Understand metadata standards for digital preservation.
• Implement digital preservation workflows and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop disaster recovery plans.
• Understand legal and ethical considerations in digital preservation.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of digital preservation programs.
• Understand the OAIS reference model.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Preservation:

• The importance of digital preservation.
• Challenges and risks of digital information loss.
• Key concepts and terminology.
• Overview of digital preservation standards and best practices.

Module 2: Digital Preservation Policies and Strategies:

• Developing a digital preservation policy.
• Identifying and assessing digital assets.
• Developing preservation strategies (migration, emulation, etc.).
• Planning for long-term access.

Module 3: Digital Preservation Technologies and Tools:

• Overview of digital preservation tools and software.
• Storage solutions and infrastructure.
• File format identification and validation.
• Digital preservation systems.

Module 4: Digital Archiving Practices:

• Creating and managing digital archives.
• Metadata standards for digital preservation (PREMIS, METS).
• Digital object management.
• Workflow design and implementation.

Module 5: Metadata for Digital Preservation:

• Importance of metadata in digital preservation.
• Metadata standards and best practices.
• Creating and managing preservation metadata.
• Metadata for access and discovery.

Module 6: Digital Preservation Workflows and Processes:

• Developing preservation workflows.
• Implementing automated processes.
• Quality control and assurance.
• Documentation and reporting.

Module 7: Risk Management and Disaster Recovery:

• Identifying and assessing digital preservation risks.
• Developing disaster recovery plans.
• Data backup and redundancy.
• Security considerations.

Module 8: Legal and Ethical Considerations:

• Copyright and intellectual property issues.
• Privacy and data protection.
• Ethical considerations in digital preservation.
• Legal deposit and compliance.

Module 9: Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Monitoring the effectiveness of preservation programs.
• Evaluating preservation strategies.
• Auditing digital archives.
• Continuous improvement.

Module 10: The OAIS Reference Model:

• Overview of the OAIS (Open Archival Information System) reference model.
• Understanding OAIS entities and functions.
• Applying the OAIS model to digital preservation.
• Practical application of the OAIS model.

 CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com