2A. Concepts and issues related to the lifecycle of recorded knowledge and
information, from creation through various stages of use to disposition.
2B. Concepts, issues, and methods related to the acquisition and disposition of
resources, including evaluation, selection, purchasing, processing, storing, and deselection.
2C. Concepts, issues, and methods related to the management of various collections.
2D. Concepts, issues, and methods related to the maintenance of collections,
including preservation and conservation.
ALA Competency 2:
Information Resources
The Presidents in Peril digital library exists to educate users on American presidents who have been assassinated, or have narrowly escaped attempts on their lives, while in office. The digital library was created to celebrate the history and achievements of the United States Presidents and to inspire a wide variety of users from diverse backgrounds, to learn and appreciate American presidential history. We also hope that this library may inspire patriotism in United States citizens.
INFO 5740 - Introduction to Digital Libraries | Spring 2020
Project Description: As a group, students will collectively use the Omeka platform to develop a digital library prototype, which includes digital collections and online exhibits of digital objects.
Contributions: Created, curated, cataloged, and wrote all descriptions for the exhibit, Presidents Who Were Assassinated in Office. Created United States First Ladies collection so that users may easily view First Lady biographies. Second pair of eyes for metadata and overall design.
ALA Competencies: 1G, 1J, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3C, 4A, 4B, 6A
The San Antonio Humane Society Digital Project Plan is a mock-up of a digital preservation plan provided to the nonprofit to begin their journey towards becoming a trusted digital repository.
INFO 5843 - Preservation for Digital Curation | Spring 2021
Project Description: Imagine you are at an institution that is just beginning to work on its first large digital project. As the project manager, you have been asked to create a document for the administration that explains how the project will be managed from the acquisition of materials to the preservation of the collection. Your administration wants to eventually be considered a Trusted Digital Repository but does not currently have any processes in place concerning digital collections. You will need to provide an overview of all aspects of the project with your recommendations for how you will collect/ingest the digital materials, how they will be curated, and what your plan is for the preservation of these digital materials. Your plans should follow standards and should reflect practices that will move the institution toward becoming a trusted digital repository.
ALA Competencies: 1A, 1B, 1I, 1J, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4C, 5B, 8A, 8C