With the transition from traditional paper to a digital library, many institutions are facing new challenges. One of the emerging challenges is in the field of digital preservation and its role as part of the digital library.  Ex Libris Rosetta digital preservation solution provides a sustainable digital preservation model which enables institutions to collect, manage, preserve, and provide access to institutional documents, research output in digital formats, digital images, websites, and other digitally born and digitized materials.  

Join us to listen to our experts and Guest Speaker, Mr. John M. Meador, Jr, Dean of Libraries on his digital preservation experience in Binghamton University.

Date: Friday, 28^th Oct 2011

Time: 0830hr – 1230hr

Venue: e-Learning Lab, G/F Main Library,
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Agenda:

0830 – 0900   Registration

0900 – 0905   Welcome Speech
                          Dr. YC Wan, Deputy Librarian, The University of Hong Kong

0905 – 0950   Overview of the world of digital preservation
Mr. Nir Sherwinter, Rosetta Business Analysis & Implementation Manager

0950 – 1045   Building a Digital Library for Binghamton University
Mr. John M. Meador, Jr, Dean of Libraries, Binghamton University

1045 – 1115   Tea break

1115 – 1200   Rosetta Overview & Live Demonstration
Mr. Nir Sherwinter, Rosetta Business Analysis & Implementation Manager

1200 – 1230   Q&A

As seats are limited, preference will be given to library professional from Academic Institutions and Special Libraries.

Please register for this event using the registration form below and a confirmation will be sent to you to confirm your registration.