Metadata and Digital Library Development
May 11-12, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)
American University
Description
In an applied, exercise-based context, the Metadata and Digital
Library Development course introduces practicing catalogers to
metadata implementation considerations and processes in a digital
library development context. Course materials explore the following
topics:
• The uses of the digital library
• Digital consideration for current collections: selection and
collection building
• Metadata considerations: access, storage, preservation and rights
management
• Standards issues: metadata and content standards
• Preservation and archiving
• Internet and Web technology
• Planning the digital project
Additional Information
This workshop is part of the “Cataloging for the 21st Century”
continuing education series, which offers practicing catalogers
instruction in bibliographic control practices that will help them
continue to play a significant role in shaping library services in the
emerging digital information environment.
Dates and Location
May 11-12, 2010
American University Library
Washington, DC 20016
phone: 202.885.3167
Speaker:
Jennifer Roper, University of Virginia
Registration:
Mail or email the registration form to PTPL by May 3, 2010.
Attendance is limited to 30 people.
Room Reservations:
American University recommends a number of hotels near the University
(http://tinyurl.com/yjdyyu6) and many other options are available in
Washington DC and the surrounding area.
Questions?
For more information about the workshop contact.
Robert K. Reeves
E-Resources Applications Administrator
American University Library
Washington, DC 20016
phone: 202.885.3167
email: reeves@american.edu
Registration
Registration is limited to 30 people. The registration fee is $85 for
PTPL members and $100 for non-members. To register, fill out the form
below. Mail the registration form and a check made payable to PTPL to
Linda Wirth: 5250 Signal Hill Dr., Burke, VA 22015. All registration
fees and forms must be received by May 3, 2010.
Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided and are included in the
registration fee. Lunch is not included in the registration fee, but,
a number of options are available on campus (http://tinyurl.com/
ycx4eeq). Attendees will not be charged for the cost of training
materials, which PTPL will underwrite.
Further Information
• With site questions, contact Robert Reeves at reeves@american.edu
• With registration questions, contact Linda Wirth at
• Directions are available at http://www.library.american.edu/Help/library/faq.html#directions.
If driving to the University, please note that guest parking is $12
per day.
Metadata and Digital Library Development Workshop
May 11-12, 2010
Registration Form
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