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Issues and Answers in Digitization

A Joint CENDI/FLICC/FADGI Workshop Series

Workshop 4: Audio: Digitizing for the Future

presented by

Carl Fleishhauer, Library of Congress

Jimi Jones, Library of Congress

Thursday, December 2, 2010

9:30 am – Noon EDT

Library of Congress, Madison Building, Montpelier Room

There is no fee, but registration is required.

Space is limited.

Webcast is available first come, first served.

This two-hour workshop will cover the key concepts and technology pertaining to recorded sound preservation and digitization in libraries, archives, and museums.  This workshop is aimed at persons with some prior understanding of audiovisual materials but not requiring advanced technical knowledge. The presentation will outline the typical elements in audio preservation and digitization activities: an overview of legacy audio carriers and how to assess their condition, discussion of digitization and digital preservation concepts and technologies, recommendations for digital audio target formats, a few words about outsourcing, and information about where to turn for additional help to learn more.

 

For Additional Information and to Register:

http://www.cendi.gov/activities/12_02_2010_audio_digitizing.html