Introduction to VRA Core Webinar Hosted by NEDCC - 10/30/2013
October 30, 2013
Introduction to VRACore
12:30 pm Eastern (1 hr)$45Registration deadline: October 29, 2013Maximum class size: 95Class level: BeginnerInstructor: Frances Harrell, NEDCC Preservation SpecialistLocation: Live "Brown Bag" SessionThis live webinar offers a deeper exploration of VRACore, providing information on its history and uses, and resources for further investigation. Participants will become familiar with the VRACore element set for describing works of visual culture. Best practices for implementation will be covered as well. The webinar builds upon concepts discussed in the Introduction to Metadata webinar, but can be taken as a standalone course.
Logistics
45 Minute Session plus15 Minutes for QuestionsFor more information go here: http://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-calendar::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::VRA Core on the WebVRA Core Schemas and Documentation (Library of Congress Official Site)VRA Core Support Pages
VRA Core 4.0 to Linked Data Conversion
Call for VREPS Participants, VRA Milwaukee 2014
Do you have an idea to present at a VREPS session during VRA 2014 Conference in Milwaukee?We’re looking for participants in two separate sessions, one about new directions for visual resource professionals and the other about transforming VRC into teaching and learning centers. Each of the sessions will have 3-4 speakers who will be expected to speak for about 15-20 minutes with time for questions and answers.After we hear from you we’ll propose the sessions for Milwaukee 2014. The deadline is July 15th!! We want to hear from interested participants by the 12th so we can put it all together!!What we need from you: Simply your name and the title/subject of your presentation Below are the descriptions of the two sessions:–Working Title: New Frontiers in Visual Resources ManagementAbstract:As the use of images to document and share becomes an increasingly vital component of many academic fields and professional arenas, new opportunities for professionals with visual resources skills are emerging in non-traditional environments. This session will explore the challenges, successes, and pitfalls of curating and managing images outside the traditional art history context. Case studies will discuss various image environments including commercial, academic, and non-profit environments.–Working Title: The Teaching Turn: From Static Collections to Dynamic Learning CentersAbstract:Much of the business of creating and disseminating images has moved away from individual academic departments and isolated image collections toward centralized cross-discipline departments. This has left many visual resource centers looking for new ways to engage users and support the educational goals of their institutions. One way centers are meeting these new challenges is by transforming from being a storage silo for physical slide collections to being a collaborative learning space where students and faculty alike can come to work on projects and refine imaging and videography skills. As many resource centers make this move toward more teaching and learning, the physical spaces and skill sets of employees have also shifted. This session will examine case studies of visual resource centers programming that is directed to teaching imaging skills and how this new role is shifting their profile within their institutions. If you have questions or a proposal idea contact Anna Bernhard at anna.bernhard@colostate.edu or Heather Lowe at HLowe@csusb.edu
VRA Forms Advisory Group for the VRA Core
The VRA Board has appointed the following individuals to serve two-year terms in the Advisory Group to the VRA Core Oversight Committee.(April 2012/April 2014):
- Johanna Bauman, Pratt Institute (Co-Chair)
- Trish Rose-Sandler, Data Analyst, Center for Biodiversity Informatics, Missouri Botanical Garden (Co-Chair)
- Esme Cowles, Software Engineer, UC San Diego Libraries
- Rob Detlefs, Director, Strategic Initiatives at Gallery Systems
- Rebecca Guenther, Metadata Specialist at Rebecca Guenther Consulting, (formerly Senior Networking and Standards Specialist at Library of Congress (LC)
- Elisa Lanzi, Director of Imaging Center, Smith College
- Kelcy Shepherd, Head of Digital Programs, Amherst College
- Dustin Wees, Director of Metadata and Cataloging, ARTstor\
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VRA Core Survey Analysis Now Available
An analysis of the VRA Core Survey which was conducted from February-March of 2010 is now available. This analysis gives insight into the needs of current and potential users of the VRA Core and will help guide its future direction.Link to Survey Results.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::VRA Core on the WebVRA Core Schemas and Documentation (Library of Congress Official Site)VRA Core Support Pages
VRA Core 4.0 Implementation Registry Now Available
As part of the feedback received from the Core survey there is now a VRA Core Implementation Registry available. The registry provides an opportunity for current and potential users to view publicly available implementations of the standard. If you would like to add your collection to the registry please contact Trish Rose-Sandler (trosesandler@gmail.com)::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::VRA Core on the WebVRA Core Schemas and Documentation (Library of Congress Official Site)VRA Core Support Pages