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Indiana Memory. Wabash Valley Visions and Voices Indiana State University Library February 21, 2008. What is Indiana Memory?. Digital library for Indiana’s cultural heritage Collaboration with libraries and cultural heritage institutions
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Indiana Memory Wabash Valley Visions and Voices Indiana State University Library February 21, 2008
What is Indiana Memory? • Digital library for Indiana’s cultural heritage • Collaboration with libraries and cultural heritage institutions • Collection management software - create digital collections • Web portal – provide access
Beginnings • 2003 Indiana Digital Library Summit • Creation of working groups / ISL Implementation Team • Indiana Digital Library Governance Board
Indiana Digital Library Governance Board • Academic Libraries of Indiana • Association of Indiana Museums • Department of Education • Governor's Office • Indiana Historical Society • Indiana Library Federation • Indiana Office of Technology • Indiana State Archives • Indiana State Library
What has been done? • LSTA funding • Established framework for partnership & policies & guidelines as part of Statewide Implementation Plan • Statewide CONTENTdm license / server
Where are we now? • 8 Libraries using ISL CONTENTdm license to create digital collections • Design for web interface created • Over 50 Collections accessible
What are we doing? • 2008 Digitization Grant Program • Web site launch Spring 2008 • County History Project
Multi-Site Server • http://cdm.isl.in.gov/cdm4/multi_search.php
What’s in store for Indiana Memory? • Add to the collection • Provide workshops • Long-term sustainability • Develop the web site
What does this mean for you? • Greater visibility • Virtual collection possibilities • Opportunity to shape the program • Access to Indiana’s cultural heritage
For more information • http://www.in.gov/library/2779.htm • Connie Rendfeld • Indiana State Library Library Development Office 317-232-3694 crendfeld@library.IN.gov