Long-Term Digital Preservation of Heritage Items – Is Digitization Enough?
The IFLA PAC Regional Center at Qatar National Library invites you to join our upcoming webinar, “Long-Term Digital Preservation of Heritage Items: Is Digitization Enough?”, in celebration of World Digital Preservation Day.
This webinar will explore the fundamentals of digital preservation and highlight how it extends beyond mere digitization and backup. We will discuss the importance of ensuring continued discovery, access, and sustainable use of our shared cultural heritage for future generations.
Introduction: Maxim Nasra, Head of Preservation and Conservation at QNL
Speaker: Dr. Arif Shaon, Head of Digital Curation, Preservation, and Access at QNL
The event will be conducted online via Zoom.
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Language: Arabic and English
Target Audience: Cultural professionals, including librarians, archivists, and IT specialists, as well as anyone passionate about preserving our digital heritage
Seats are limited, please click here to register.