The Canadian Association of Research Libraries and co-sponsoring organizations including Canadian Research Knowledge Network, Library and Archives Canada, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Internet Archive Canada, Digital Research Alliance of Canada, and the Digital Preservation Coalition are excited to host an in-person 1.5-day summit on Canadian digital preservation.
Dates: November 21 and 22, 2024
Location: Library and Archives Canada (LAC) (550 Bd de la Cité, Gatineau, QC, J8T 0A7)
This open event will provide an opportunity for those at Canadian institutions who have strategic or operational responsibility for long-term access and preservation of digital content to learn from each other about progress, practices and policies for digital preservation in a Canadian context. The program includes a keynote address, panel discussions, and breakout sessions that explore global and national digital preservation strategies, tools, and collaborative efforts. Networking opportunities, including a reception and an optional tour of the Library and Archives Canada’s Gatineau Preservation Centre, are also planned.
Why should you attend? You’ll have an opportunity to discuss:
- Digital preservation developments, as well as ongoing challenges and opportunities in Canada;
- New or emerging digital preservation workflows, toolkits, and best practices;
- Impacts and opportunities with respect to artificial intelligence and machine learning;
- Opportunities for collective investment and action in areas such as infrastructure, training and coordination of networked effort.
The summit has been planned to coincide with the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) members’ meeting that will be held in Ottawa on November 18-20, 2024.
@Risk North 3 Registration Form
We encourage 1-3 representatives per organization to attend, as registration is limited to 100 attendees, and is open outside of CARL member institutions. If you plan to register or have already registered, please complete the following brief 5 question survey to help us understand your perspectives and priorities in digital preservation. Your feedback is valuable in shaping our upcoming summit and future national digital preservation strategies. The deadline for registration is Friday, November 15th, 2024.
Complete information about the program and speakers will be available soon.
