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Introduction
What is this?
This page is contains a curated list of resources to support Harvard Library colleagues that are seeking training and education in web archiving.
Who is it for?
- Librarians/archivists/curators seeking to start their web archiving project or program
- Library colleagues with no responsibilities in web archiving that are just interested in learning
Training Materials
Getting Started in Web Archiving
"What is a Web Archive?"
- A very brief (2:31) explainer that introduces the concept of web archiving, created by the UK Web Archive (which has an extensive YouTube channel as well).
IIPC Beginner's Training in Web Archives
- Designed by the International Internet Preservation Consortium's (IIPC) Training Working Group, this 8-module training offers a more extensive introduction to many aspects of archiving the web.
Collecting with Archive-It
Additional Resources
Buddy Program
If you have you been tasked with initiating web archiving activities in your library and wish to connect with one of your peers in another library unit that has experience, the Web Archives Discussion Group and Digital Preservation can help identify a suitable peer unit for you to connect with. Please contact Tricia Patterson (Digital Preservation) or Jen Weintraub (Schlesinger Library) for more information.
Further Opportunities
Meetings & Events
- Harvard Library's Web Archiving Discussion Group is an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues that are also interested and/or engaged in web archiving activities
- Archive-It hosts annual Partner meetings, where attendees can hear updates about their platform and some peer institutions' activities
- The IIPC also hosts occasional web archives training events
Courses
- The Society of American Archivists offer a 90-minute Web Archiving Fundametals course as a webcast through their Digital Archives Specialist curriculum.
Questions? Suggestions?
Hoping to find information you don't see here? Know of an excellent resource this page should include? Please contact Tricia Patterson in Preservation Services for assistance.