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=IMLS Digital POWRR Project - Preserving Digital Objects With Restricted Resources=
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==
=Phase 4: POWRR Peer Assessment Program (2021-2024)=
As a result of generous grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, the “Digital POWRR Peer Assessment Program: Empowering Collective Evaluation and Action” project will enable POWRR to develop an innovative training program and community of practice that will bring together digital preservation specialists and cultural heritage practitioners from under-resourced organizations to collaborate in the preparation of digital preservation self and peer assessments. This project aims to provide practicing librarians and archivists who are struggling to provide ongoing care for their digital collections with a structured opportunity to learn about digital preservation concepts, as well as the chance to learn about assessment procedures and put them into action in a supportive environment.


*'''Project Investigator:''' [[Lynne_Thomas |Lynne Thomas]] (Curator, Rare Books/Special Collections) 
[[File:IMLS_Logo.jpg]]
*'''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:''' [[Katharine_White | Katharine White]] (Curator of Manuscripts, Regional History Center)
*'''Systems Administrator:''' Joseph Thomas (Network Administrator, Technology Initiatives and Support Services)
*'''Graduate Assistant:''' [[Sarah_Fraser | Sarah Fraser]]  


===Partner Institutions=== 
[http://www.imls.gov Institute of Museum and Library Services]


*[[Chicago_State | Chicago State University]] '''Project Lead:'''[[Aaisha_Haykal | Aaisha Haykal]]
[[Peer Assessment Program Materials | Phase 3 Links and Documentation]]
*[[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===
=Phase 3: POWRR Professional Development Institutes for Digital Preservation (2017-2019)=


*[[Liz_Bishoff | Liz Bishoff]] (Principal Partner, Bishoff Group, LCC)
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.
*[[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 Associate Professor, University of Illinois)
*[[Amy_Rudersdorf  | Amy Rudersdorf]] (Director, Digital Information Management Program, North Carolina State Library)


[[Advisory_As_Author | Information and/or Resources by Advisory Group Members]]
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 Sponsors===
[[File:IMLS_Logo.jpg]]
*[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==
* [http://digitalpowrr.niu.edu/ Main Webpage]


==Project Workplan & Calendar==
[[File:IMLS_Logo.jpg]]


* [[Workplan | Project Workplan]]
[http://www.imls.gov Institute of Museum and Library Services]
* [[Calendar| Project Calendar/Timeline]]


==Meeting Notes==
[[Curriculum and Links | Phase 3 Links and Documentation]]


[[2012 Meeting Notes | Meeting Notes from 2012]]
[[Past and Present Team Members | Meet the Team]]
* Monday, January, 14, 2013 Conference Call [[Minutes January 14 2013 | Meeting Minutes]] -- [[Agenda Jan 5 2013 | Meeting Agenda]] -- [[Follow up Jan 14 2013 | Follow-Up Letter]]


==Working Materials & Documents==
=Phase 2: Digital POWRR Workshops (2015-2016)=


* [[Conference List | Conference List]]
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.
* [[Conference Proposal | Conference Proposal Boilerplate]]
* [[Tools and Services | Tools and Services List]]
* [[Institution Bios | Institution Bios]]
* [[Institution Self-Assessments | Institution Self-Assessments]]
* [[File:2012_Dec_White_Paper_Outline_DRAFT.pdf]]
* [[Typical Installation Processes | Typical Installation Processes]]


===IRB Documentation===
This phase of the POWRR Project has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence.
*[[File:Interview_Request.pdf]]
*[[File:Informed_Consent.pdf]]
*[[File:Interview_Questions.docx]]
*[[File: IRBApplication_DigitalPOWRR.docx]]
* Approval Letter [[File: IRB_Letter.pdf]]
* IWU Approval Letter [[File:IWU Exempt IRB Approval.docx]]


===Tool Functionality Evaluation Grid===
[[NEH_POWRR_Preservation_Workshops | Phase 2 Links and Documentation]]
* Tool Assignment List [[File:ToolFunctionalityAssignmentList.pdf]]
* Grid Excel File [[File:POWRR_Tool_Functionality_Evaluation_Grid.xlsx]]


<!-- ==Grant Deliverables==  Currently commented out.
[[I Survived a POWRR Workshop | Archive of Digital POWRR Institute Workshops (2014-2016)]]


* [[wiki_link or external link | Name of deliverable]]
=Phase 1: IMLS Digital POWRR Project 2013-2015=
* [[wiki_link or external link | Name of deliverable]]-->


==Grant Research Resources==
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.


* [[Bibliography | Bibliography of Primary Resources]]
[[IMLS_Digital_POWRR_Project | Phase 1 Links and Documentation]]

Latest revision as of 22:26, 8 February 2022

Phase 4: POWRR Peer Assessment Program (2021-2024)

As a result of generous grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, the “Digital POWRR Peer Assessment Program: Empowering Collective Evaluation and Action” project will enable POWRR to develop an innovative training program and community of practice that will bring together digital preservation specialists and cultural heritage practitioners from under-resourced organizations to collaborate in the preparation of digital preservation self and peer assessments. This project aims to provide practicing librarians and archivists who are struggling to provide ongoing care for their digital collections with a structured opportunity to learn about digital preservation concepts, as well as the chance to learn about assessment procedures and put them into action in a supportive environment.

IMLS Logo.jpg

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Phase 3 Links and Documentation

Phase 3: POWRR Professional Development Institutes for Digital Preservation (2017-2019)

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].


IMLS Logo.jpg

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Phase 3 Links and Documentation

Meet the Team

Phase 2: Digital POWRR Workshops (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

Archive of Digital POWRR Institute Workshops (2014-2016)

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