Digitizing Audiovisual Collections - To Outsource or Not To Outsource?

METRO & MIAP Present: Digitizing Audiovisual Collections - To Outsource or Not To Outsource?
Speakers Chris Lacinak (Audiovisual Preservation Solutions), Jonah Volk (New York Public Library), & Julie May (Brooklyn Historical Society)

To outsource or not to outsource? With digitization no longer a question but a certainty now comes a whole new set of questions regarding how and where to digitize. This workshop illustrates the criteria one should use to determine when in-house digitization is appropriate for a collection, and how vendors should be vetted if outsourcing is deemed the best course.

Each speaker will present their own experience in digitizing a collection, the scope of their efforts, and the logistical process of determining their needs. Participants will then have the opportunity to apply the newly discussed criteria to real world collections chosen from those in attendance.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to assess their institutional capabilities for digitization, and determine if it is worth investing in further capabilities or relying on vendors for more complex digitization
Participants will gain further insight into selecting appropriate vendors for their needs, as well as understanding how to communicate with vendors effectively.

Wednesday, October 2nd
10am-4pm
Metro Training Center
57 E. 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
Registration fee: $25.00

For more information about the workshop and to register, see: http://metro.org/events/424/

This event is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) and the Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) program at New York University, and is made possible with partial funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.