[Preservenw] Save the date for the 2007 OCLC Western Digital Forum

[Palmer,Gayle]

Save the date for the 2007 OCLC Western Digital Forum

OCLC Western is pleased to announce that the third annual OCLC Western Digital Forum - Maximizing Metadata, Data Curation and Applications will be held in San Diego on August 9-10, 2007 at the Hacienda Hotel in Old Town. 
 
This year's national Forum will continue the discussion of issues relating to metadata, data curation and automating applications for digital collections.  It will highlight national projects of significance and feature experts from the library and cultural heritage communities. Among the confirmed speakers for the forum are Murtha Bacam, Head of the Getty Standards Program and Robin Dale, RLG Programs.
 
Presentations will analyze existing major projects and examine issues such as long-term management of data, care and handling of digital collections, metadata, copyright, and aspects of digital rights management. It will also cultivate collaborative solutions and explore funding options.
 
Be sure to receive more information on the 2007 Western Digital Forum by signing up now for the OCLC Western Dispatch or RSS feed at <https://www.oclc.org/western/email/default.htm>

 
Gayle Palmer, Manager
Digital & Preservation Services
OCLC Western Service Center
Lacey WA
palmerg at oclc.org
1.800.342.5956 x4041
http://www.oclc.org/western/services/DPS/Digitalservices/default.htm