Join us for these two upcoming online classes
EAD3: The Basics
This course consists of four two-hour session:
Tuesday, January 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
Thursday, January 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
Tuesday, January 26, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
Thursday, January 28, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
The Encoded Archival Description (EAD) is an internationally recognized XML-based standard for encoding archival finding aids. This workshop will provide a solid introduction to EAD3, the current version of the standard. Participants will
mark up a supplied finding aid in EAD and transform it using XSLT into an HTML document for displaying the finding aid online. Topics covered will include: an introduction to XML, the history of EAD, factors to consider when deciding to implement EAD at your
institution, and the structure of an EAD document.
More information and registration details at:
https://www.amigos.org/node/3587. Registration ends January 16th.
Introduction to Archival Practices
This course consists of four 90-minute sessions:
Tuesday, January 26, 10:00 am - 11:30 am CST
Thursday, January 28, 10:00 am - 11:30 am CST
Tuesday, February 2, 10:00 am - 11:30 am CST
Thursday, February 4, 10:00 am - 11:30 am CST
This NEW course provides an overview of archival practice for those librarians that suddenly find themselves working with archival material. Participants will learn how to assist patrons with archival requests, creating and implementing
basic procedures, and useful workflows. The course will cover: what constitutes an archive, working with collections, describing and organizing archival materials, creating a finding aid, and collection maintenance
More information and registration details at:
https://www.amigos.org/node/6629. Registration ends January 23rd.
You can view our entire training schedule at
https://www.amigos.org/continuing_education.
Thanks!
Jodie
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Jodie Borgerding (she/her/hers)
Continuing Education Services Manager
MOLIB2GO Coordinator
Amigos Library Services
1190 Meramec Station Road, Suite 207
Ballwin, MO 63021
(972) 340-2897
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Jodie Borgerding (she/her/hers)
Continuing Education Services Manager
MOLIB2GO Coordinator
Amigos Library Services
1190 Meramec Station Road, Suite 207
Ballwin, MO 63021
(972) 340-2897