Are you ready to start a digital project but don’t know where to start? Check out the following class presented by Nylink.

Embarking on a Digital Project
3 part webinar: 9/26, 9/29, 10/03 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
For registration information click here: http://nylink.org/education/embark.cfm

Embarking on a digital project can be a daunting task. As with any project planning there are many steps to take. This multi-part webinar will take a blended learning approach to learning what steps need to be taken and how to take them. It will be part webinar, part assignments, sharing and a class wiki.

Topics covered include:
Defining your mission and vision
Choosing a leader
Surveying your collection
Selecting content
File Formats
Encoding Schema/Digital Content Management platforms
Workflow and Staff

Related classes of interest:
9/25/08: CONTENTdm: Bringing Your Collection to the Next Level
10/10/08: Digital Project Management: A Quick Overview for Busy People
10/24/08: It’s Better Out in the Open (Source): Build Your Digital Library With Greenstone
12/08/08: Out of the Dark and Into the Light: Using Historical Records in the Classroom

Check out all of our upcoming classes at: http://nylink.org/education/date.cfm