The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Library (UML) will serve as the British Library's (BL) Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) regional hub for the Caribbean. The EAP endeavors to digitize archives worldwide that face the imminent threats of destruction, neglect, or physical deterioration (https://eap.bl.uk/).
Endangered Archives Programme: Caribbean Perspectives Webinar
The Endangered Archives Programme: Caribbean Perspectives Webinar was held via Zoom on February 5, 2024. The webinar provided insights into the British Library's Endangered Archives Programme (EAP), which offers funding and support for the digitization of endangered archives globally. This session featured discussions with previous EAP grant recipients in the Caribbean, alongside information on available resources and upcoming training opportunities in digitization.
Endangered Archives Programme: How to set up a Digitisation Studio
Twenty-six (26) participants from Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, Belize, St. Lucia, and Bermuda will participate in an onsite three-day Workshop at the Mona Library from March 20th to 22nd, 2024. The workshop will be delivered by personnel from the British Library and will focus on “How to set up a Digitisation Studio.” Over the three days, participants will be exposed to both the theoretical and practical components of setting up a digital library. A brief outline of the three-day workshop is presented below:
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