project planning for digitization
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what steps are needed to prepare and plan for a newspaper digitization project?TRANSCRIPT
preparing:are you ready?
Mary MolinaroDirector, Preservation and Digital Programs
choosing content
an art or a science?
back to basics
decision factors
•enhance access•value of the content•preservation•other factors
decision factors•legal right to digitize?•add value with other collections?
•unique?•technically feasible?
partnering
•value added in context with other collections?
•can you find partners?
long-term commitment
is the value of the digital
object worth:–storing?–migrating?
long-term commitment
•do you have the needed infrastructure?
•if not, can you get it?
now let’s talk microfilm...
considerations with film
all of the above PLUS…
considerations with film
•condition of the film•access to master negative
considerations with film
•costs and benefits•additional technical challenges
•can be faster
plus…
the film can serve as a preservation copy
which project first?
•books?•newspapers?
resources
assessing resources
•physical infrastructure•human resources•funding
assessing resources
•physical infrastructure•human resources•funding
building a team
•analyze strengths and weaknesses
•take advantage of lucky breaks
•create an atmosphere of success
building a team
•try to leverage everyone’s strengths
•provide opportunities to grow
•try to have fun
assessing resources
•physical infrastructure•human resources•funding
securing funding•do you have funding already?
•can you secure permanent funding?
•can you repurpose resources?
securing funding•can you find a partner?•can you write a grant?
securing grant funding
questions to ask yourself
•can we do the work?•do we have the
infrastructure?•can we meet the cost share?•do we have the staff?
preparing
•read the announcement and then read it again
•read the instructions and then read them again
preparing
•what will your workflow be?
•who will do the work?
preparing
•give yourself plenty of time
•talk to the program officers
•read the guidelines
writing your proposal
•tell specifically why your project should be funded
•make sure your support materials are strong
writing your proposal
•everything in the proposal should be relevant
•tell a story•don’t use unnecessary jargon•make it a good read
writing your proposal
•make sure the budget corresponds to the narrative – perfectly!
•demonstrate technical and subject knowledge
writing your proposal
•focus your project - Is what you are proposing feasible?
•make sure your plan of work makes sense
•proofread carefully
polishing your proposal
•edit the narrative so it is in one voice
•make sure the proposal is visually appealing and easy to read
•check the details
in any case…
•ask to see the reviewers comments
in summary…
weigh all factors
explore many possibilities
think strategically
seize opportunities
have fun!!!