PURPOSE

The Digitzing Committee advises the South Central Regional Library Council on the planning, implementation, management, and funding of our regional digitizing program, Tools of History: Online Access to Historical Materials of South Central New York.

ROLE

1.    Recommend policies to the Board of Trustees for the digitization program
2.    Review short- and long-term goals for the Tools of History
3.    Consider additions to the Tools of History repository where appropriate or make recommendations
4.    Evaluate and suggest digitizing training programs
5.    Establish subcommittees or task forces as necessary
6.    Publicize Tools of History

2012 GOALS

• Conduct needs assessments to identify regional digitization needs.
• Add additional collections to NYH.
• Develop in-person, online, and webcast learning opportunities.
• Work with New York Heritage partners to develop marketing and outreach for participants.
• Revise ToH website to support NY Heritage.
• Submit a partnership TPS grant.
• Complete digitization LibGuide.

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