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  • Copyright and Standardized Rights Statements for Digital Collections

    • 1 hr 19 min 55 s • Added:

    Copyright can be a difficult task to undertake when it comes to digital collections, especially with uncertainty about legal language and object originations. This webinar will discuss how to make informed copyright decisions with tools available, and how to utilize standardized rights statements for clearer copyright and reuse descriptions.

    Topics:
    • Copyright in digital collections
    • Copyright vs. Public Domain
    • Using RightsStatements.org rights statements
    • How to determine a copyright status
    • Determine what copyfraud is

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  • Digitizing Your Local Newspaper Collections

    • 1 hr 13 min 30 s • Added:

    Has your library contemplated digitizing your local newspapers? There are several options available to libraries who are interested in getting their collections online. Tina will provide details on assessing your collections, procuring copyright permission, investigating grant opportunities, setting goals and outcomes, purchasing equipment for in-house projects, and how to pick a company that is the best fit if you choose to outsource the project.

    Topics:
    * Assessing your newspaper collections
    * Copyright permissions

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  • Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA

    • 51 min 41 s • Added:

    The Illinois Digital Heritage Hub (IDHH) released the IDHH Metadata Best Practices in early 2017 to assist contributing institutions with providing quality metadata to the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). This program will provide an introduction to how metadata is viewed and interacted with in the DPLA environment, and will guide metadata specialists and contributing institutions how to use these best practices to create and develop quality metadata that functions well in DPLA.

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  • Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques for Library Staff

    • 1 hr 24 min 26 s • Added:

    Take your genealogy research skills up a notch by learning advanced techniques for locating records by topic and type of repository and explore case studies for honing your skills.

    Agenda:
    * Types of records
    * Types of repositories
    * Case studies

    Desired Outcomes:
    * Understanding of the types of genealogical records that are created and the repositories where they can be found.
    * Familiarity with basic genealogy research practices.

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  • Genealogy Basics for Library Staff

    • 1 hr 18 min 38 s • Added:

    Explore tools and resources library staff need to conduct an effective genealogy reference interview plus basic search strategies and case studies to help hone your skills.

    Agenda:
    * Conducting a reference interview
    * Search tips for identifying basic genealogy records
    * Online resources for starting a genealogy search
    * Case Study

    Desired Outcomes:
    * Conducting a successful genealogy reference interview
    * Understanding what makes a record useful to genealogists
    * How to find basic genealogy records online

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