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Purpose: Advocates for preservation of cultural heritage materials among librarians and non-librarians by offering educational opportunities and supporting outreach efforts both inside and outside of institutional library contexts. To promote understanding of preservation principles and objectives, development of preservation skill sets, and cultivation of potential preservation funding sources.

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Preservation Week 2021 at the University of Illinois Library

  • 1.  Preservation Week 2021 at the University of Illinois Library

    Posted Apr 16, 2021 02:51 PM

    Mark your calendars for Preservation Week 2021, April 25-May 1, at the University of Illinois Library. This year we will be offering a variety of virtual programming including:

     

    Preservation Jeopardy

    Monday, April 26, 1:00-2:00pm Central

    Registration: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckf-2hrj4qE9Vernb6Vs4bEQuEghwQ3Sld

    Watch three UIUC library staffers test their knowledge as they answer preservation-related trivia questions. Play along at home and see if you can beat our contestants' top scores!

     

    Careers in Preservation: A Panel Discussion

    Thursday, April 29, 1:00-2:00pm Central

    Registration: https://illinois.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a1XaZHI1St6E7DKHgQsY0Q
    Join five preservation professionals as they discuss their education and career paths. The second half of the session will be reserved for questions from the audience.

    Panelists:

    • Jacob Nadal, Director for Preservation, Library of Congress
    • Miriam Centeno, Preservation and Digitization Strategist, The Ohio State University Libraries
    • Henry Herbert, Conservator for Special Collections, Duke University Libraries
    • Daniel Johnson, Digital Preservation Librarian, University of Iowa Libraries
    • Sarah Mainville, Media Preservation Librarian, Michigan State University Libraries

     

    Preservation Office Hours

    Friday, April 30, 1:00-2:30pm Central
    Registration: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrd-6pqzgvG928ZDXolNEwY9VYRei-MsLn

    Do you have questions about the best way to store and preserve important documents or treasured family heirlooms? Join us for Preservation Office Hours, where two preservation professionals from the UIUC Library will be on hand to answer questions, offer advice, and share resources to help you keep your items in the best shape possible. Drop in any time during office hours, no need to stay for the whole session.

     

    Visit tinyurl.com/uiucpresweek21 for more details.

     

    All are welcome! These virtual events are free and open to the public, though registration is required. Preservation Jeopardy and Careers in Preservation will be recorded, and live transcription will be available. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please contact Shelby Strommer (strommer@illinois.edu).



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    Shelby Strommer
    Collections Care Coordinator
    University of Illinois Library
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