Digital Archiving 101- the what, the why and how to get started

Webinar took place 12 November 2024

This webinar will explain what a digital archive is, why it's important and how you can get started. The Digital Preservation Toolkit for Community Archives will be introduced and guidance on how to us it will be given. You will learn what a digital archive is and the ten basic steps to focus on to start preserving your own content.

Speaker: Karyn Williamson
Karyn holds a master’s degree in Archives and Records Management from the University of Dundee and a Post Grad Cert in Digital Information Management from University College Dublin. She is a Registered Archivist who has worked in various Archives across Scotland. She is currently a Digital Preservation Analyst with the Digital Preservation Coalition. Karyn is a previous ARA Board member, Current Events coordinator for the Business Archive Council Scotland, BAC Trustee, and Campaign Manager for the Explore Your Archive Campaign. Her research interests are outreach and advocacy and open-source digital preservation.

Case Study: Community Land Scotland