[OPLINLIST] 5 things you can do today to prepare for DPLA

[Mandy Knapp via OPLINLIST]

Correction: I was so excited I hit send too soon. :) That webinar is on 
*May 15th *from 2-3*.*

Mandy Knapp
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Phone:  614-728-5252
Fax:  614 -728 -5256

On 4/11/2017 11:49 AM, Mandy Knapp wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I hope this day is finding you well. I know you’re as excited as I am 
> about the Ohio Digital Network, Digital Public Library of America 
> (DPLA)’s service hub. As you may know, the Digital Public Library of 
> America (DPLA) is a portal for finding digitized photographs, books, 
> maps and other items from across the United States. Items appear in 
> the collection through a process called metadata harvesting, where 
> descriptions of the digitized items are gathered and organized. The 
> Ohio Digital Network is the group of libraries, historical societies 
> and museums in our state whose metadata will be harvested.
>
> As a community engagement center for public libraries, OPLIN is here 
> to assist you with trainings and information to learn about this 
> exciting opportunity. Be on the lookout for more training 
> opportunities soon!
>
> But until then, here are five things that you can do today to prepare 
> for the DPLA:
>
> 1.Visit the DPLA website <https://dp.la/> to search the collection, to 
> view online exhibits <https://dp.la/exhibitions>, and browse the 
> timeline <https://dp.la/timeline>.
>
> 2.Subscribe <https://lists.library.ohio.gov/mailman/listinfo/odn> to 
> the Ohio Digital Network listserv for updates.
>
> 3.Mark your calendar for Monday May 1th from 2-3pm for a thorough 
> introduction to the Ohio Digital Network, including a timeline. No 
> need to register, just remember this link: 
> https://ohlibrary.adobeconnect.com/dpla-odn/ 
> <https://ohlibrary.adobeconnect.com/dpla-odn/>. The webinar will be 
> recorded for viewing later.
>
> 4.Review the online training 
> <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPlAf3Poag-u0bxMScG-8hZovRmm-syUW> 
> from DPLA. Included in these are tutorials on using the DPLA for 
> genealogy 
> <https://youtu.be/-8az9jEobu8?list=PLPlAf3Poag-u0bxMScG-8hZovRmm-syUW> 
> as well as teaching 
> <https://youtu.be/9KdqfH2t1YY?list=PLPlAf3Poag-u0bxMScG-8hZovRmm-syUW>.
>
> 5. Stay tuned for training on digitization, introductions to metadata, 
> readying metadata for harvest and much more.
>
> I am happy to answer any questions you may have at this time.
>
> Best,
> -- 
>
>
> Mandy Knapp
> Digital Resources Manager
> Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
> Phone:  614-728-5252
> Fax:  614 -728 -5256

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