Monday, September 18, 2006

Event: The Persistence of Memory Conference, Dec. 5 - 6, 2006

As found through the Digi-States discussion list:


Northeast Document Conservation Center Presents:


PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY: STEWARDSHIP OF DIGITAL ASSETS

December 5-6, 2006
The Marriott University Park Hotel
Tucson, Arizona

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THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY conference, taught by leading experts in digital preservation, addresses the question of managing and preserving digital assets over the long term. Institutions are rapidly acquiring collections of digitized and born-digital resources. Without intervention, these materials will not survive even a single human career. This conference will highlight evolving best practices for digital preservation and will help institutions take the next steps to preserve their investment.

Conference cost: $325

Registration deadline: Friday, November 10, 2006

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
To encourage diverse participation in the Persistence of Memory conference, NEDCC is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships that will cover the registration fee. In awarding the scholarships, particular attention will be given to diverse professionals, applicants from under-funded organizations, and applicants from organizations that serve under-represented communities. The scholarship application deadline is November 1, 2006.

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Visit NEDCC's Web site for complete conference information, including scholarships:
www.nedcc.org

This conference is co-sponsored by Amigos Library Services; Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; Balboa Art Conservation Center; and OCLC Western Service Center.

Partial funding of this conference is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. NEDCC gratefully acknowledges support for its field service activities by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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