This guided workshop expands on the Digitsation Plan Info Session held on 8th October, providing a supported learning environment for those ready to progress or review existing work around collections digitisation.

Topics

The small group workshop will cover:

Context of digitisation in collections management and the National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries.
The benefits and challenges of digitising collections.
Exploring GLAM Peak's "Plan; Prepare; Digitise; Share" model of planning for digitisation.
Overview of digital asset management.

Outcomes

On completion of this topic, participants will:

Identify key terminology surrounding digital collections and digitisation
Explain the policy, procedural and management context for digital activity.
Identify tools and resources to assist with planning for collections digitisation.
Be aware of the need for sustainable technical infrastructure for storage and access to digitised content.
Recognise the benefits and application of digitising collections.
Identify opportunities for digitisation for their own organisation.

Prerequisites

None. Attendance at the Virtual Info Session is not a prerequisite, but is recommended.

Attendees of the Virtual Info Session are directed to this workshop or the virtual workshop to continue their learning journey.

Important to know

The content of this workshop is the same as the Digitisation Planning Half-Day Virtual Workshop on 4 December. AMaGA WA offers a virtual and in-person options in order to reach our regional audiences.
We recommend Perth-metro organisations attend the in-person session.

Digitisation Planning Half-Day Workshop (in-person)

Choose your tickets

AMaGA WA Member ticket

Non-Member ticket

Non-Member Volunteer/ Full Time Student ticket