DLF Forum 2016

Presentation 1
Mission Possible: the Making of a Shared Digital Library
“Collaboration & Cooperation” is the mantra for the Three College Digital Library. Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges have joined forces to build a shared Digital Library. We'll share our start-up story and progress to date – focusing on project vision and planning, harmonizing metadata, business process, and creating governance.
Presenters: Elisa Lanzi, Sarah Goldstein, Abigail Baines

Presentation 2
It Takes a Village: Collaboratively Building a Cross-Disciplinary Digital Repository
Middlebury College is engaged in a collaborative effort between librarians, ITS, and faculty to define, plan, and implement a digital preservation and access system that answers the varied needs across multiple disciplines. We discuss the challenges, strategies, and insights encountered throughout this process, including our participation in DLF’s eResearch Network.
Presenters: Ryan Clement, Wendy Shook, Patrick Wallace

Presentation 3
Digital Preservation Partnerships: Extending Resources and Expanding Knowledge through Collaboration
For libraries with limited resources, digital preservation can seem like a daunting responsibility. Collaborative partnerships allow libraries to build collective knowledge and maximize combined resources. This session presents strategies for building and sustaining digital preservation collaborations, ultimately demonstrating that—by working together—libraries can develop robust digital preservation programs.
Presenters: Sara Mannheimer, Tammy Troup