Course Description
This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive overview of indexing, advanced digital archiving techniques, and electronic document management. Participants will gain practical skills in organizing, preserving, and managing digital assets using cutting-edge tools and methodologies. The course covers best practices for long-term digital preservation, metadata creation, and efficient retrieval systems.
Learning Objectives
- Develop advanced indexing strategies for improved information retrieval
- Master digital archiving techniques for long-term preservation
- Implement effective electronic document management systems
- Apply metadata standards and classification schemes to digital collections
- Understand legal and ethical considerations in digital archiving
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Digital Archiving
- Introduction to digital archiving concepts
- Digital preservation strategies and best practices
- File formats and storage media considerations
- Risk assessment and mitigation in digital preservation
Day 2: Advanced Indexing Techniques
- Principles of effective indexing
- Controlled vocabularies and thesauri
- Automated indexing tools and technologies
- Indexing for multimedia and non-textual content
Day 3: Metadata Creation and Management
- Metadata standards and schemas (Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS)
- Creating descriptive, administrative, and structural metadata
- Metadata interoperability and exchange
- Quality control and metadata management workflows
Day 4: Electronic Document Management Systems
- EDMS architecture and key components
- Document capture, storage, and retrieval processes
- Version control and document lifecycle management
- Integration with existing IT infrastructure
Day 5: Legal, Ethical, and Future Trends
- Copyright and intellectual property issues in digital archiving
- Privacy and data protection considerations
- Emerging technologies in digital preservation (AI, blockchain)
- Developing a comprehensive digital archiving strategy
Practical Wins for Participants
- Design and implement an efficient digital archiving workflow
- Create a metadata schema tailored to your organization's needs
- Develop a risk assessment and mitigation plan for digital collections
- Evaluate and select appropriate tools for indexing and document management
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
