Museum of Man, Balboa Park
San Diego

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Digital Directions:

Fundamentals of Creating
and Managing Digital Collections

May 27-29, 2009
Westin San Diego
San Diego, California

Co-sponsored by Balboa Art Conservation Center

For complete conference information and
to REGISTER ONLINE, visit: www.nedcc.org

This three-day conference presents the essentials of digitization. A national faculty of digital experts will introduce participants to the range of activities and issues associated with digitizing collection material. From file formats to fundraising, from digital printing to digital asset management, this exciting conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn and network.

Conference Topics Include:
Planning a Digital Project, Digitization Concepts, Standards and Best Practices, Mechanics of Metadata, Digital Asset Management,
Outsourcing and Vendor Relations, Selection and Preparation for Digitization, Essentials of Delivery Systems, Copyright and Rights Management, Digital Printing, Access on a Shoestring, Collaboration, Budgeting, and Fundraising.

Your $700 Conference Fee Includes:
General Sessions
Learn the fundamentals of digitization from leading experts
in the field.
Networking Luncheon on Day 1
Meet and exchange ideas with fellow professionals from similar institutions on the first day of the conference.
Conference Reception
Enjoy the opportunity to talk with faculty and other conference attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.
Concurrent Break-out Sessions
Explore the nuts and bolts of digitization with faculty members in smaller classroom settings.
Poster Session
Consider presenting a poster to your colleagues about one of your digital projects in an informal setting during the conference reception.
Vendor Showcase and Spotlight Sessions
Meet the leading providers of digitization hardware, software,
and services to libraries, museums, archives, and other cultural institutions.

Conference Fee Discounts Available:
Students: $595
Groups of 3 or more from the same institution
registering at the same time: $595 each

Accommodations:
Westin San Diego
Discounted conference rate: $189 plus tax

To read a Web story about the 2008 Digital Directions
conference including participants' comments, click here.

NEDCC is grateful for support from the National Endowment
for the Humanities for the Center's preservation services. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.