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:
DIGITISATION TRAINING
We are delighted to launch a series of webinars touching on the multiple facets of running a digitisation project, from project management and workflow to conservation for digitisation, copyright considerations, metadata, digitisation equipment and the re-use of digital content. All webinars are free but registration is required using the links listed below.
An Introduction to the Digitisation Workflow
Thursday 19 September, 2 to 3.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87598558182
This webinar outlines why we digitise things, gives a high-level overview of the digitisation workflow used in the British Library and why it is important to have the right tools and software in place to plan, and monitor your projects before you begin.
Pre-digitisation condition assessments/Conservation for digitisation
Wednesday 25 September, 3 to 4.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cC3q-JhOTF2TsA8Owyh-Ng
Copyright considerations for digitisation projects
Thursday 3rd of October, 3 to 4.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sn5Bwe35Qo-LSttLcifZ1w
This session will cover the basics of copyright from an international copyright law perspective, how to assess and use copyright material, and the copyright requirements of the Endangered Archive Program Programme.
Planning a Digitisation Project
Thursday 10th of October, 3 to 4.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HxRUCHuUSq-rsaPD7RSl9Q
This webinar will outline the key things to note when you are planning your digitisation project and why you need to do this before you begin working on the items, why you might want to pilot a project, and the value of performing pre-workflow assessments.
Metadata for digitisation projects
Thursday 17th of October, 3 to 4.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLv9OF7xSo-wYheeQy313A
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to metadata, focusing on the types of metadata that may be encountered when working with digital or digitised resources, and some common metadata standards.
Digitisation equipment and imaging standards
Thursday 24th of October, 3 to 4.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vc5Qenk0SdWma1BEo4nb3g
(Re)use of digitised content for collections curation, computational research and digital engagement
Thursday 14th of November, 3 to 4.30 pm UK time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H2uQMJnsRte_i3gUJ1zC2A
This webinar will cover some of the ways the British Library digitised collections have enabled innovation in the creation and enhancement of metadata, computational analysis of collections as data, public participation and creativity. It showcases the (re)use of digital content with the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) standard and tools, Transkribus platform, Machine Learning methodology, and crowdsourcing and gamification approaches.
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CONSERVATION TRAINING
Collection Care workshop at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus (Kingston)
Dates: 9-11 October 2024
Deadline for applications: 1st of September 2024
We are calling for applications for a three-day workshop on collection care at University of West Indies Mona campus in Kingston. This workshop will introduce the main principles on how to look after library and/or archive collections, covering topics such as the main risk agents to the integrity of collections, and how to act to reduce their deterioration. It is aimed at all the professional figures working in archives and libraries and no prior conservation knowledge is required. Please complete this application form to apply.
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
