Transitioning to a Digital Future
Date: October 20, 2011
Location: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC
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Background: The Library of Congress continues to balance the preservation of legacy collections with the growing need to provide remote and electronic access to converted and born-digital resources. The Library has participated in and led many initiatives in this arena, ranging from the Heritage Health Index survey of national collections to surveys of digital readiness. Like many other cultural stewards, the Library stands on a precipice as it strives to balance resources against the needs of clients, constituents, and collections. This symposium brought together senior managers from the National Archives, Smithsonian Institution, National Park Service, the Library of Congress, the Council on Library and Information Resources, and various foundations to provide their perspectives on the preservation needs, priorities, and challenges in managing the core collections of the federal government in the 21st century, as well as on opportunities for collaborative solutions and possibilities for funding.
Program Schedule:
Time Marker |
Topic and Speaker |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome Diane Vogt-O'Connor, Chief, Conservation Division Diannne van der Reyden, Director, Preservation |
| 00:12 | The Library of Congress' Role as a Leader: Addressing Past, Present, and Future Preservation Needs Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian for Library Services, Library of Congress |
| 00:49 | A Good Old Mission in a New World Richard Kurin, Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture, Smithsonian Institution |
| 01:23 | Preservation Plus Access to America's Collections, Ecosystems, Buildings, and Historic Sites Stephanie Toothman, Associate Director for Cultural Resources, National Park Service |
| 01:58 | Overwhelming Evidence: Preserving 12+ Billion Records for Permanent Access David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, National Archives and Records Administration |
| 02:25 | Grant Funders Panel Discussion Eryl Wentworth, Executive Director, Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation Howard Wactlar, Director for Information and Intelligent Systems, Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), National Science Foundation Charles Thomas, Acting Associate Deputy Director for Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| 03:34 | Summary Remarks A Mirror Held, The Future Reflected Charles Henry, President, Council of Library and Information Resources |
Sponsored by the Preservation Directorate and the Council on Library and Information Resources. Additional support provided by the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation.
