EAP is working with a network of regional hubs to co-create and deliver a series of online and onsite training opportunities for institutions, researchers, archivists, librarians and anyone interested in protecting archival material at risk.
To date, EAP has set up five regional EAP hubs across the globe, which serve as a focal point for regional outreach and training tailored to each region’s needs and interests:
- EAP Asia Hub at the School of Cultural Texts and Records at Jadavpur University
- EAP Africa Hub at the National University of Lesotho
- EAP Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Hub at the American University in Beirut
- EAP Latin-American Hub at the Instituto Riva-Agüero at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
- EAP Caribbean Hub at the University of the West Indies, Mona
EAP webinars and events
To date, we have organised workshops in collections care, conservation, digitisation and digital preservation across all hubs, and we have also organised webinars on how to apply to EAP, audio preservation, cataloguing and metadata.
Here are some of our upcoming training events:
Audio Digitisation 101: Building and Operating a Digitisation Setup
15th of July, 14.00 to 16.00 UK time/16.00 to 18.00 Lebanon time
In this webinar, combining theory and practice, we will look at assembling and operating an audio digitisation setup for preservation, including:
· Analogue and digital audio basics
· Replay equipment options and selection
· Digitisation equipment options and selection
· Digitisation software options and selection
· Software and hardware configuration
· Best practice in digitising and creating digital files
The webinar will last for approximately 2 hours (with additional time for questions) and will be presented by the British Library Sound Archive’s Head of Technical Services, Adam Tovell. Please note that the session will involve listening and some on screen work. A computer monitor or laptop and a pair of headphones are advised.
This webinar is free but prior registration is required through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbtExOSGQn2y5wWPh-ACpg
Audio Digitisation: Magnetic Tape
26th of July, 14.00 to 16.00 UK time/16.00 to 18.00 Lebanon time
In this first fully practical session, we will look at best practice in digitising sound recordings held on magnetic ‘open reel’ tape for preservation, including:
· Assessing and preparing magnetic tape for digitisation
· Configuring and operating an open reel tape machine
· Setting up a tape machine for optimal transfer
· Identifying and troubleshooting typical problems
· Recording technical metadata
The webinar will last for approximately 2 hours (with additional time for questions) and will be presented by one of the British Library Sound Archive’s Audio Engineers, Kevin Lemonnier. Please note that the session will involve listening and some on screen work. A computer monitor or laptop and a pair of headphones are advised.
This webinar is free but prior registration is required through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OMSvNyYjRoyeNNQ84DCfJg
Audio Digitisation: Compact Cassette
29th of July, 14.00 to 16.00 UK time/16.00 to 18.00 Lebanon time
In this second practical session, we will look at best practice in digitising sound recordings held on compact cassette for preservation, including:
· Assessing and preparing compact cassettes for digitisation
· Configuring and operating a cassette machine
· Setting up a cassette machine for optimal transfer
· Identifying and troubleshooting typical problems
· Recording technical metadata
The webinar will last for approximately 2 hours (with additional time for questions) and will be presented by one of the British Library Sound Archive’s Audio Engineers, Kevin Lemonnier. Please note that the session will involve listening and some on screen work. A computer monitor or laptop and a pair of headphones are advised.
This webinar is free but prior registration is required through this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eO5mg6paRqyBpq5EQwHbpw
Audio Digitisation: Analogue Disc
2nd of August, 14.00 to 16.00 UK time/16.00 to 18.00 Lebanon time
In this third practical session, we will look at best practice in digitising sound recordings held on analogue disc (shellac, lacquer and vinyl) for preservation, including:
· Assessing and preparing discs for digitisation, including cleaning
· Configuring a turntable
· Selecting equipment and parameters for disc replay
· Identifying and troubleshooting typical problems
· Recording technical metadata
The webinar will last for approximately 2 hours (with additional time for questions) and will be presented by one of the British Library Sound Archive’s Audio Engineers, Karl Jenkins. Please note that the session will involve listening and some on screen work. A computer monitor or laptop and a pair of headphones are advised.
This webinar is free but prior registration is required through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8cDRi8QjREKMOrj_tD_Aqg
Audio Digitisation: Digital to Digital Preservation
5th of August, 14.00 to 16.00 UK time/16.00 to 18.00 Lebanon time
In this final practical session, we will look at best practice in preserving sound recordings held on digital carriers, including:
· Preserving Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
· Preserving Minidiscs
· Preserving CD and CD-R
The webinar will last for approximately 2 hours (with additional time for questions) and will be presented by the British Library Sound Archive’s Digitisation Manager, Tom Ruane. Please note that the session will involve listening and some on screen work. A computer monitor or laptop and a pair of headphones are advised.
This webinar is free but prior registration is required through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_03xrO3lQSG-A_QIMw6Y5aw
Training videos
Explore our suite of EAP training videos to learn more about digitisation (including how to set up a digitisation studio from scratch), collections care, conservation and digital preservation. Subtitles are available in French, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu and Ukrainian.
Contact us
For general information about the EAP Regional Hubs Network: laura.carderera@bl.uk
For more information about the EAP Asia Hub at the School of Cultural Texts and Records at Jadavpur University: eaphub.sctr@gmail.com
For more information about the EAP Africa Hub at the National University of Lesotho: librarian@nul.ls
For more information about the EAP MENA Hub at the American University in Beirut: ekahale@aub.edu.lb
For more information about the EAP Latin-American Hub at the Instituto Riva-Agüero: malegreh@pucp.pe
For more information about the EAP Caribbean Hub at the University of the West Indies, Mona: jessica.lewis02@uwimona.edu.jm
