Potomac Technical Processing Librarians
Metadata and Digital Library Development Workshop

May 11-12, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.) 
American University

Description
In an applied, exercise-based context, the Metadata and Digital Library Development course introduces practicing catalogers to metadata implementation considerations and processes in a digital library development context. Course materials explore the following topics:
• The uses of the digital library
• Digital consideration for current collections: selection and collection building
• Metadata considerations: access, storage, preservation and rights management
• Standards issues: metadata and content standards
• Preservation and archiving
• Internet and Web technology
• Planning the digital project

Additional Information

This workshop is part of the “Cataloging for the 21st Century” continuing education series, which offers practicing catalogers instruction in bibliographic control practices that will help them continue to play a significant role in shaping library services in the emerging digital information environment. 

Dates and Location
May 11-12, 2010
American University Library
Washington, DC 20016
phone: 202.885.3167

Speaker:  Jennifer Roper, University of Virginia
Registration:  Mail or email the registration form to PTPL by May 3, 2010.  Attendance is limited to 30 people.

Room Reservations:

American University recommends a number of hotels near the University (http://tinyurl.com/yjdyyu6) and many other options are available in Washington DC and the surrounding area.

Questions?
For more information about the workshop contact.

Robert K. Reeves
E-Resources Applications Administrator
American University Library
Washington, DC  20016
phone: 202.885.3167
email: reeves@american.edu

Registration

Registration is limited to 30 people.  The registration fee is $85 for PTPL members and $100 for non-members.  To register, fill out the registration form online (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MFCDGKN) or print the form available at the PTPL site (http://tinyurl.com/y57kd9o) and mail it and a check made payable to PTPL to Linda Wirth: 5250 Signal Hill Dr., Burke, VA  22015.  All registration fees and forms must be received by May 3, 2010.

Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided and are included in the registration fee.  Lunch is not included in the registration fee, but, a number of options are available on campus (http://tinyurl.com/ycx4eeq).  Attendees will not be charged for the cost of training materials, which PTPL will underwrite.

Further Information

• With site questions, contact Robert Reeves at reeves@american.edu
• With registration questions, contact Linda Wirth at potomactechprocessinglibrarians@yahoo.com
• Directions are available at http://www.library.american.edu/Help/library/faq.html#directions.  If driving to the University, please note that guest parking is $12 per day.