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