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Persistence of Memory:
Sustaining Digital Collections
December 9-10, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Co-sponsored by
American Library Association
Center for Research Libraries
Society of American Archivists
Conference Venue/Hotel
Accommodations
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What is Persistence of Memory? This conference, taught by a faculty of national experts, addresses the question of digital longevity. Institutions are rapidly acquiring collections of digitized and born-digital resources. Without intervention, these materials will not survive even a single human career. This two-day conference will highlight evolving best practices for digital preservation to help you with the life-cycle management of your institution’s collections.
Who should attend? Librarians, archivists, museum professionals, information technology specialists, chief information officers, and administrators responsible for managing and preserving digital resources.
Conference topics include:
- Preservation in the Age of Google
- Digital Collections that Persist
- Electronic Collections and the Law
- Trusted Digital Repositories
- Preserving Audio
- Preserving Video
- Preserving Digital Art
- Building a Successful Digital Preservation Program
- Creating and Sustaining External Partnerships
- Values and Business Models for Preservation
- Technology and the Global Village
Conference faculty include:
- Paul Conway, University of Michigan
- Robin L. Dale, University of California, Santa Cruz
- Andy Kolovos, Vermont Folklife Center
- David Liroff, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Bernard Reilly, Center for Research Libraries
- Richard Rinehart, UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
- Shelby Sanett, Pratt Institute School of Information and Library Science
- Katherine Skinner, Emory University
- Sarah Stauderman, Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Simon Tanner, King's College London
- Ken Withers, The Sedona Conference®
What does the conference cost? $425
When is the registration deadline? Registration deadline date has been extended to Friday, November 21, 2008
Conference Hours
Tuesday, December 9 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 10 • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
If you are a person with special needs, please e-mail Ginny Hughes,
at least four weeks prior to the conference so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Day Two: Wednesday, December 10
Conference Venue / Hotel Accommodations
InterContinental Chicago Hotel
505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Just 12 miles from Midway Airport (MDW) and 16 miles from O'Hare Airport (ORD), the InterContinental Chicago is located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile. Arrive early or stay late to explore the city. Make your first stop the Chicago Cultural Center, a setting that showcases the performing, visual, and literary arts and the city's official Visitor Center. And don’t miss the world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago. Take in the sights from the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower Skydeck or the 94th floor of the Hancock Observatory. Be sure to visit Millennium Park, the award-inning center for art, music, architecture, and landscape design, and home of the stainless-steel Cloud Gate sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor (pictured above).
INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO HOTEL RESERVATIONS
- Discount rate is $175/night plus tax for single or double occupancy effective
through November 11 or while availability lasts. - Call Reservations at 800-628-2112 or 312-944-4100.
- Identify yourself as a member of NEDCC’s Persistence of Memory Conference.
- Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid charges for the first night’s room and tax.Reservations may only be cancelled by calling the hotel directly at 800-628-2112 or 312-944-4100 and obtaining a cancellation number. No-shows will be charged the first night’s room and tax.
DEADLINE: Extended to Friday, November 21, 2008
CONFERENCE FEE: $425
GROUP DISCOUNT RATE:
Register 3 or more individuals from the same institution at the same time for $340 each.
Registration options
- Register ONLINE to pay by MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. Credit card transactions will be accepted and processed online only. This is the fastest way to secure a spot before seating capacity is reached.
- To pay by institution check, personal check, or money order
- NO fax or telephone registrations will be accepted.
- Registration will close on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, or earlier if the conference is fully enrolled.
- Full refund if cancellation received by 11/11/08
- Processing fee of $65.00 charged if cancellation received after 11/11 and through 12/8
- No refund if not cancelled prior to conference
- No refund for no-shows
- Cancellations or substitutions must be made to either by e-mail or telephone. They cannot be accepted online.
Contact NEDCC
Questions about registration?
Contact Ginny Hughes,
Phone: 978-470-1010, ext. 224
Questions about conference content?
Contact Lori Foley,
Phone: 978-470-1010, ext. 223
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Partial funding of this conference is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. NEDCC gratefully acknowledges support for its field service activitiesby the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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