This WebEx Webinar, Introduction to Digital Preservation, will be held on Wednesday, 12/15/2010 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
Digital preservation is a phrase that is thrown about frequently in the archives and library world. And, responsibility for saving our era from being known as the "Digital Dark Age" has fallen to us. But, do you really understand what it means and is required to preserve digital objects? Join us for this 2-hour online webinar for an introduction to terms, concepts, and some methods for beginning your institution’s foray into this important and challenging area.
This event is free, all you need to do is register. After you do that, you will be sent additional information prior to the event -- including the link to join.
Y’all probably already know about First Book, but just in case you don’t, it’s a nonprofit organization that provides to schools and programs serving children from low-income families. I believe that programs need to serve at least 80% children from low-income families to receive free books.
Regionally First Book efforts are coordinated by committees of volunteers called Advisory Boards. There are two in Connecticut; greater Hartford and Fairfield. Contact them by email, below at greater_hartford@firstbook.org and fairfield_ct@firstbook.org.
Libraries are among the types of agency eligible to register to receive free books, but think this is an ideal way to bring something to the table to your partner agencies.Who might those be, you ask? I'm glad you asked.
Potential Partners
Afterschool programs
Charter and non-charter schools or classrooms
Arts/museum programs
Childcare programs
Community Centers
Corrections/Judicial/Incarcerated Parents
Early Childhood
Emergency/Relief Services
Foster Care/Group Homes
Health Services
Literacy Organizations
Military Support Programs
Nutrition/Food Programs
Parent Education/Family Programs
Recreation Programs
You might already be affiliated with organizations like these, which First Book recognizes: