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OVERVIEW As we all know by now, the Internet offers tremendous opportunities for sharing knowledge and information, and many collecting institutions are beginning to log on. But putting images on the Internet raises legal, technical, and archival questions that are both exciting and challenging. This conference will address a few of the more important issues facing anyone interested in digitizing and sharing collections--documents, artifacts, photographs, and more--on the Web. It grows out of Maine Historical Society's continuing experience with Maine Memory Network, one of the first state-wide, online museums in the country. The conference will be held at the Maine Historical Society from 9am to 5 pm on Thursday November 7th, 2002. Online Registration: http://www.mainehistory.org/conference WHO SHOULD ATTEND? CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 9:00 am Registration & Coffee 9:20 am Welcome & Opening Remarks Richard D'Abate, Executive Director, Maine Historical Society 9:30 am Copyright, Public Domain, and Fair Use on the Internet Charles P. Bacall, Esq. of Verrill & Dana, LLP Learn about and discuss copyright issues facing organizations that want to share their historical items online. Topics will include understanding copyright and publishing on the Internet, and evaluating risk, privacy, and protecting your intellectual property. 11:00 am Scanning & Digital Photography: The Essentials Daniel Kaplan, Director of Maine Memory Network Listen to an overview of scanning and digital photography, including the concepts of resolution (dpi), scan quality, compression, file formats, and standards. 12:00 noon Catered lunch 12:30 pm Lunchtime lecture (optional): Maine Memory Network Demonstration Stephen Bromage, Education Coordinator of Maine Memory Network 1:15 pm Keeping the Archival Faith in a Digital World James Henderson, Director, Maine State Archives Hear about traditional archival principles; how digitizing is not preservation; factors in making the initial decision to scan or microfilm; and using the Collections Management System, a free program developed by the Maine State Archives. 2:30 pm Maine Memory Network Roundtable: Successes and Challenges Maine Memory Network Team Susan Grant, Lewiston Public Library Rachelle Blais, Maine Medical Center Leonard L. Brooks, United Society of Shakers Hear the project team and contributing partners discuss successes with and challenges of creating and maintaining an online museum. COST AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION $35, includes box lunch and refreshments. Thursday, November 7, 2002 Register and Pay Online Register by Phone Register by Mail: Enclose a check payable to Maine Historical Society, and fill out the following form and mail it to Maine Historical Society Name: _______________________________ |