Three New Spring 2017 Webinars Announced

We just added three new webinars to our spring education schedule! Read more and register below or visit our webinars page for more information. Free for New York institutions, DHPSNY’s education programs promote interactive learning, networking, and collaboration while addressing the needs of professionals and volunteers responsible for the care and handling of historical records.

Introduction to Integrated Pest Management
Presenter: Gillian Marcus, Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY
Date: Thursday, April 6
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Pests such as insects, rodents, and birds might be small, but they can cause big problems for collections. This webinar will provide an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for cultural institutions. Topics include the basic principles of prevention, monitoring, identification, and response/recovery, as well as resources for setting up a pest management program.

Finding Aid Basics: An Introduction to DACS
Presenter: Amelia Parks, Archives Specialist, DHPSNY
Date: Wednesday, April 26
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
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An effective finding aid promotes collections use by streamlining access for researchers. This workshop will cover the basics of collection-level finding aids and focus on content and formatting as governed by Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), the descriptive standard for archival materials.

Selecting a Digital Asset Management System 
Presenter: Annie Peterson, Preservation Services Librarian, LYRASIS
Date: Monday, May 8
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
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This webinar will introduce participants to digital asset management systems (DAMS) for digital archival collections. DAMS will be defined, and some criteria for choosing a DAMS will be addressed. Related systems, such as content management systems, will also be briefly discussed to clarify differences between DAMS and other systems. The session will include case studies of DAMS in archival settings, so participants can learn from real life examples of digital asset management.