Technology & Digital Transformation

Indexing, Advanced Digital Archiving & Document Management

Comprehensive 5-day course on indexing, advanced digital archiving techniques, and electronic document management for information professionals

Date
08 - 12 Dec 2025
Location
Milan (Italy)
Duration
5 Days
Investment
GBP 4400

Course Overview

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
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Course Code
321725_136723
Course Date
08 - 12 Dec 2025
Course Price
4400 GBP