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Minnesota State University, Mankato

2019

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Because I Said So: Ten Tips For Finding Volunteers And Keeping Them Happy, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heather Hoagland Apr 2019

Because I Said So: Ten Tips For Finding Volunteers And Keeping Them Happy, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heather Hoagland

Library Services Publications

Volunteers, interns and student workers are indispensable at local museums and archives in achieving their yearly goals. Teaching and managing the occasional quirks of this important group of people is as important as knowing how to sew a tag on an artifact. “Because I Said So” will provide ideas for how to work with volunteers of all ages doing collections management and archival tasks without tearing out your hair, or ruining any artifacts.


Don't Get Stranded...Join Us On Digital Preservation Island!, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heidi J. Southworth, Anne Stenzel Apr 2019

Don't Get Stranded...Join Us On Digital Preservation Island!, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heidi J. Southworth, Anne Stenzel

Library Services Publications

The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was getting tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the digital objects would be lost. Loosely based on a popular TV show, this interactive presentation will provide a basic introduction to digital preservation terms, tools, edu-cational materials (including handouts), and digital preservation plans. The session will conclude with a group discussion and time to begin working on your own digital preservation plan worksheet.