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=Read the White Paper here: [http://commons.lib.niu.edu/handle/10843/13610]=
=Phase Three of POWRR: POWRR Professional Development Institutes for Digital Preservation=


=IMLS Digital POWRR Project - Preserving Digital Objects With Restricted Resources=
The Digital POWRR Project (Preserving Digital Objects with Restricted Resources) is pleased to announce the continuation of the POWRR educational opportunities for the next two years. This project has been made possible in part thanks to the FY2017 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). With this award, POWRR will be able to hold a minimum of five, two-day institutes enabling librarians and archivists from small and mid-sized institutions to build skills for curating and preserving digital collections, as well as facilitating connections between small institutions and local experts.
While many larger institutions have made considerable headway on digital preservation, many medium and smaller sized institutions have struggled to make similar progress, largely due to a lack of economy of scale. This project will investigate, evaluate, and, at its close, recommend scalable, sustainable digital preservation solutions for libraries with smaller amounts of data and/or fewer resources. Working closely with nationally recognized standards-based vendors of digital preservation solutions, the project will also investigate potential business models that would provide equitable access to digital preservation to libraries of all sizes. The Northern Illinois University Libraries will carry out this research with a board of advisors and partner libraries at Chicago State University, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Western Illinois University.


==Project Staff==
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s [http://www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets/alalibraryfactsheet01 123,000 libraries] and approximately [https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/data-collection/museum-universe-data-file 35,000 museums]. Their mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Their grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit [https://www.imls.gov/ www.imls.gov] and follow them on [https://www.facebook.com/USIMLS Facebook] and [ https://twitter.com/us_imls Twitter].


*'''Project Investigator:''' [[Lynne_Thomas |Lynne Thomas]] (Curator, Rare Books/Special Collections) 
This award is especially meaningful, as the Digital POWRR Project began as an IMLS-funded grant study. With their initial support, and a later major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), POWRR has been able to aid hundreds of librarians and archivists, from 30 states in developing and cultivating their digital preservation programs. We are very grateful that IMLS’s continued support, through this award, allows us to continue that work.
*'''Project Investigator:''' [[Drew_Vandecreek| Drew Vandecreek]] (Director of Digital Initiatives and Co-Director, Digital Convergence Lab)
*'''Project Director:''' [[Jaime_Schumacher | Jaime Schumacher]] 
*'''Technical Coordinator:''' [[Stacey_Erdman |Stacey Erdman]] (Digital Collections Curator)
*'''Programmer:''' [[Nathan Books |Nathan Books]] (Repository Developer)
*'''Regional History Center Liaison:''' [[Danielle Spalenka| Danielle Spalenka]] (Curator of Manuscripts, Regional History Center)
*'''Systems Administrator:''' Joseph Thomas (Network Administrator, Technology Initiatives and Support Services)
*'''Graduate Assistant:''' [[Amanda Miller | Amanda Miller]]


Past Team Members
We are looking forward to what the next two years will bring, and we hope you are too. Check back here for updates and to see if an institute is coming to your area!
*[[Sarah_Fraser | Sarah Fraser]] (Graduate Assistant)
*[[Katharine_White | Katharine White]] (Curator of Manuscripts, Regional History Center)
===Partner Institutions=== 


*[[Chicago_State | Chicago State University]] '''Project Lead:'''[[Aaisha_Haykal | Aaisha Haykal]]
[http://digitalpowrr.niu.edu/ Digital POWRR Website]
*[[Illinois_State | Illinois State University]] '''Project Lead:'''[[Patrice_Andre_Prud'homme | Patrice-Andre Prud'homme]]
*[[Illinois_Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan University]] '''Project Lead:'''[[Meg_Miner | Meg Miner]]
*[[Western_Illinois | Western Illinois University]] '''Project Lead:'''[[Jeffrey_Hancks | Dr. Jeff Hancks]]


===Advisory Group===
*[[Liz_Bishoff | Liz Bishoff]] (Principal Partner, Bishoff Group, LCC)
*[[Steve_Bromage | Steve Bromage]] (Executive Director, Maine Historical Society)
*[[Martin_Halbert | Martin Halbert]] (Dean of Libraries and Associate Professor, University of North Texas)
*[[Jerome_McDonough | Jerome McDonough]] (Associate Professor, University of Illinois)
*[[Christopher_Prom | Christopher Prom]] (Assistant University Archivist and Professor, University of Illinois)
*[[Amy_Rudersdorf  | Amy Rudersdorf]] (Assistant Director for Content, Digital Public Library of America)
[[Advisory_As_Author | Information and/or Resources by Advisory Group Members]]
===Project Sponsors===
[[File:IMLS_Logo.jpg]]
[[File:IMLS_Logo.jpg]]
*[http://www.imls.gov Institute of Museum and Library Services]
*[http://www.imls.gov Institute of Museum and Library Services]
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, IMLS helps communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning.


==Project Website==
==Project Staff==
* [http://digitalpowrr.niu.edu/ Main Webpage]


==Project Workplan, Calendar, & Annual Updates==
*'''Project Investigator:''' [[Jaime_Schumacher | Jaime Schumacher]]
*'''Project Investigator:''' [[Drew_Vandecreek| Drew Vandecreek]]
*'''Communications Manager:''' [[Stacey_Erdman| Stacey Erdman]]


* [[Workplan | Project Workplan]]
*'''Advisor:''' [[Jeffrey_Hancks| Jeffrey Hancks]]
* [[Calendar| Project Calendar/Timeline]]
*'''Advisor:''' [[Patrice_Andre_Prud'homme| Patrice Andre-Prud'homme]]
* [[Dissemination Calendar | Project Calendar for Dissemination]]
*'''Advisor:''' [[Aaisha_Haykal| Aaisha Haykal]]
* [[Year 1 (2012) Annual Update | Annual Update for Year 1 (2012)]]
* [[Year 2 (2013) Annual Update | Annual Update for Year 2 (2013)]]


==Meeting Notes==
*'''Instructor:''' [[Martin_Kong|| Martin Kong]]
*'''Instructor:''' [[Lynne_Thomas| Lynne Thomas]]
*'''Instructor:''' [[Meg_Miner| Meg Miner]]
*'''Instructor:''' [[Danielle_Spalenka| Danielle Spalenka]]


[[2012 Meeting Notes | Meeting Notes from 2012]]
==Past Team Members==


[[2013 Meeting Notes | Meeting Notes from 2013]]
*'''Graduate Assistant''' [[Sarah_Fraser | Sarah Fraser]]
*'''Curator of Manuscripts''' [[Katharine_White | Katharine White]]
*'''Repository Developer''' [[Nathan_Books |Nathan Books]]
*'''Network Administrator''' [[Joseph_Thomas| Joseph Thomas]]
*'''Graduate Assistant''' [[Amanda_Miller | Amanda Miller]]
*'''Student Assistant''' [[Kelly_Klecka | Kelly Klecka]]
*'''Graduate Assistant''' [[Jennifer_Justice | Jennifer Justice]]


*Thursday January 9, 2014- Conference Call [[Meeting Minutes Jan 9 2014 |Meeting Agenda]] - [[Jan 9 2014 Meeting Minutes | Meeting Minutes]]
=Phase 2: Made Possible in Part by the NEH 2015-2016=


*Thursday February 13, 2014- Conference Call [[Meeting Agenda Feb 13 2014 |Meeting Agenda]] - [[Meeting Minutes Feb 13 2014 | Meeting Minutes]]
The Digital POWRR (Preserving digital Objects with Restricted Resources) Project has moved into a new phase that extends the reach of the POWRR Preservation Workshops. Thanks to the funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access, the POWRR project will conduct a minimum of six workshops across the country over the course of 2015-2016 to continue providing practical, hands-on solutions for information professionals from small and under-funded institutions looking to begin digital preservation practices. Project staff will continue to revise and fine-tune curriculum in response to participant feedback and new developments in this rapidly-changing field. Previous team members will continue to serve as the staff and instructors for the workshops. The POWRR Project will also have a limited number of travel bursaries available to under-represented institutions in need of assistance traveling to the workshops.


*Tuesday March 4, 2014- Conference Call  [[Meeting Agenda March 4 2014 |Meeting Agenda]] - [[Meeting Minutes March 4 2014 | Meeting Minutes]]
This phase of the POWRR Project has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence.


*Monday April 7, 2014- Conference Call [[April 7 Conference Call Minutes | Meeting Minutes]]
[[NEH_POWRR_Preservation_Workshops | Phase 2 Links and Documentation]]


*Monday May 5, 2014- Conference Call  [[May 5 Conference Call Minutes |  Meeting Minutes]]
=Phase 1: IMLS Digital POWRR Project 2013-2015=


*Monday, July 7, 2014 - Conference Call [[July 7 Conference Call Minutes | Meeting Minutes]]
While many larger institutions have made considerable headway on digital preservation, many medium and smaller sized institutions have struggled to make similar progress, largely due to a lack of economy of scale. This project will investigate, evaluate, and, at its close, recommend scalable, sustainable digital preservation solutions for libraries with smaller amounts of data and/or fewer resources. Working closely with nationally recognized standards-based vendors of digital preservation solutions, the project will also investigate potential business models that would provide equitable access to digital preservation to libraries of all sizes. The Northern Illinois University Libraries will carry out this research with a board of advisors and partner libraries at Chicago State University, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Western Illinois University.
 
*Monday, August 4, 2014 - Conference Call [[August 4 Conference Call Minutes |  Meeting Minutes]]
 
*Monday, September 15, 2014 - Conference Call [[September 15 Conference Call Minutes |  Meeting Minutes]]
 
*Monday, October 6, 2014 - Conference Call [[October 6 Conference Call Minutes |  Meeting Minutes]]
 
==Working Materials & Documents==
* [[Institution Bios | Institution Bios]]
* [[Institution Self-Assessments | Institution Self-Assessments]]
* [[File:2012_Dec_White_Paper_Outline_DRAFT.pdf]]
* [[Typical Installation Processes | Typical Installation Processes]]
* [[Case Study Framework | Case Study Framework]] *Draft*
 
===[[Case Studies | Case Studies]]===
 
===[[Conference/Dissemination Material | Conference/Dissemination/Presentation Material]]===
 
===[[One Pagers tailored to educate different professionals | One Pagers tailored to educate different professionals]]===
 
===[[IRB Documentation | IRB Documentation]]===
 
===[[Tool Functionality Evaluation | Tool Functionality Evaluation]]===
 
 
<!-- ==Grant Deliverables==  Currently commented out.


* [[wiki_link or external link | Name of deliverable]]
[[IMLS_Digital_POWRR_Project | Phase 1 Links and Documentation]]
* [[wiki_link or external link | Name of deliverable]]-->

Revision as of 15:58, 5 May 2017

Phase Three of POWRR: POWRR Professional Development Institutes for Digital Preservation

The Digital POWRR Project (Preserving Digital Objects with Restricted Resources) is pleased to announce the continuation of the POWRR educational opportunities for the next two years. This project has been made possible in part thanks to the FY2017 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). With this award, POWRR will be able to hold a minimum of five, two-day institutes enabling librarians and archivists from small and mid-sized institutions to build skills for curating and preserving digital collections, as well as facilitating connections between small institutions and local experts.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and approximately 35,000 museums. Their mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Their grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow them on Facebook and [ https://twitter.com/us_imls Twitter].

This award is especially meaningful, as the Digital POWRR Project began as an IMLS-funded grant study. With their initial support, and a later major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), POWRR has been able to aid hundreds of librarians and archivists, from 30 states in developing and cultivating their digital preservation programs. We are very grateful that IMLS’s continued support, through this award, allows us to continue that work.

We are looking forward to what the next two years will bring, and we hope you are too. Check back here for updates and to see if an institute is coming to your area!

Digital POWRR Website

IMLS Logo.jpg

Project Staff

Past Team Members

Phase 2: Made Possible in Part by the NEH 2015-2016

The Digital POWRR (Preserving digital Objects with Restricted Resources) Project has moved into a new phase that extends the reach of the POWRR Preservation Workshops. Thanks to the funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access, the POWRR project will conduct a minimum of six workshops across the country over the course of 2015-2016 to continue providing practical, hands-on solutions for information professionals from small and under-funded institutions looking to begin digital preservation practices. Project staff will continue to revise and fine-tune curriculum in response to participant feedback and new developments in this rapidly-changing field. Previous team members will continue to serve as the staff and instructors for the workshops. The POWRR Project will also have a limited number of travel bursaries available to under-represented institutions in need of assistance traveling to the workshops.

This phase of the POWRR Project has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence.

Phase 2 Links and Documentation

Phase 1: IMLS Digital POWRR Project 2013-2015

While many larger institutions have made considerable headway on digital preservation, many medium and smaller sized institutions have struggled to make similar progress, largely due to a lack of economy of scale. This project will investigate, evaluate, and, at its close, recommend scalable, sustainable digital preservation solutions for libraries with smaller amounts of data and/or fewer resources. Working closely with nationally recognized standards-based vendors of digital preservation solutions, the project will also investigate potential business models that would provide equitable access to digital preservation to libraries of all sizes. The Northern Illinois University Libraries will carry out this research with a board of advisors and partner libraries at Chicago State University, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Western Illinois University.

Phase 1 Links and Documentation