Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a public Call for Participation in the ArcLight Integration Project! This initiative aims to develop open specifications for incorporating digital objects in ArcLight.
What We're Working On:
We need our archival description to provide remote access to born-digital and digitized materials. Our goal is to work with a group of archival data experts to create a sort of archivist-version of the Portland Common Data Model (PCDM).
Who We're Looking For:
We seek experienced practitioners to help define relationships between archival description and digital objects. We're looking for individuals with hands-on experience in describing archival materials across various contexts, such as ArchivesSpace, EAD, and more. If you have insights on connecting finding aids with digital objects, we want you!
Project Overview:
We are forming two key groups:
- Remote Cohort: Contribute local insights and help shape foundational project aspects over a series of virtual meetings from December 2-6, 2024.
- In-Person Cohort: A sub portion of the Remote Cohort will also collaborate in-person at the University at Albany, SUNY on February 5-7, 2025 to draft key project specifications.
Compensation:
All participants will receive a $500 honorarium, with an additional $500 honorarium and $1,200 in travel support for the in-person cohort.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented and marginalized populations.
Application Process:
Please complete the application form and either upload a CV/resume or email a CV/resume to gwiedeman@albany.edu, by the end of October 11th.
For more details, visit our project page.
Thank you for your interest in the ArcLight Integration Project!
Gregory Wiedeman
University Archivist
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
GWiedeman@albany.edu
518-437-3936