Course Overview
Course Description
This intensive 5-day course equips archivists and information professionals with the knowledge and skills to harness AI technologies in digital archives. Participants will explore cutting-edge AI tools, develop strategies for implementation, and navigate the ethical considerations of AI in archival practices. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, attendees will gain practical experience in applying AI to enhance accessibility, streamline workflows, and unlock new research possibilities in digital collections.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of AI and its applications in digital archiving
- Develop strategies for implementing AI tools in archival workflows
- Evaluate and address ethical considerations in AI-driven archival practices
- Gain hands-on experience with AI tools for metadata generation, content analysis, and discovery
- Learn to balance AI automation with human expertise in archival management
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to AI in Digital Archives
- Overview of AI technologies and their potential in archival science
- Current landscape of AI applications in digital archives
- Challenges and opportunities in AI-driven archival practices
- Case studies of successful AI implementations in archives
Day 2: AI Tools for Archival Processing
- Automated metadata generation and enhancement
- AI-powered transcription and OCR technologies
- Entity recognition and named entity linking
- Content summarization and topic modeling
Day 3: AI for Discovery and Access
- Semantic search and natural language processing
- Recommendation systems for archival materials
- Visual AI for image-based collections
- Chatbots and conversational interfaces for archives
Day 4: Ethical Considerations and Best Practices
- Privacy and data protection in AI-driven archives
- Bias and fairness in AI algorithms
- Transparency and explainability in AI decision-making
- Developing ethical guidelines for AI use in archives
Day 5: Implementing AI in Your Archive
- Strategies for integrating AI into existing workflows
- Evaluating and selecting AI tools for your institution
- Change management and staff training for AI adoption
- Future trends and emerging technologies in AI for archives
Practical Wins for Participants
- Develop a customized AI implementation plan for your institution
- Gain hands-on experience with popular AI tools for archival tasks
- Create an ethical framework for AI use in your digital archive
- Build a network of peers exploring AI applications in archives
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