LIR member institutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Niamh Murphy” position=”Digital Preservation Librarian, University College Dublin” image_url=”https:\/\/lirgroup.heanet.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8205-Niamh-Murphy.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_color=”#884b36″ body_text_color=”#884b36″ position_text_color=”#ba8048″ border_radii_image=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Niamh Murphy is the Digital Preservation Librarian at UCD Library, University College Dublin. She serves as Vice Chair of the Digital Preservation Coalition’s Advocacy and Community Engagement Sub-Committee and has authored several technical guides for the Digital Preservation Coalition, including resources on file format identification software and optical media imaging. Her Guide to the Installation of IsoBuster, IROMLAB, and IROMSGL, along with its accompanying blog post, was recognised by the Society of American Archivists as one of their most valued resources for 2024. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBrief abstract:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nNiamh will provide a comprehensive introduction to digital preservation for Irish academic library staff, covering types of digital preservation, technical foundations, resources and support, and implementation strategy.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lirgroup.heanet.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/University-College-Dublin-1.jpg” alt=”UCD logo” title_text=”University-College-Dublin” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kieran O’Leary” position=”Digital Repository Services Manager, National Library of Ireland” image_url=”https:\/\/lirgroup.heanet.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dinosaur-Kieran-O-Leary-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_color=”#884b36″ position_text_color=”#ba8048″ border_radii_image=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nKieran is the Digital Repository Services Manager with the National Library of Ireland, leading the Digital Preservation and Repository Services Team within the Digital Collections department. He has worked in the field of digital preservation, born-digital archival material, software development and audiovisual preservation for over a decade. His work has resulted in several awards, including a DPC Digital Preservation Award in 2018 for his work with the IFI Irish Film Archive. Kieran also teaches digital preservation topics and tools with a variety of institutions, including University College Dublin and is currently enrolled in the Archives and Records Management MA in UCD.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Leona Fearon” position=”Digital Preservation Analyst, National Library of Ireland” image_url=”https:\/\/lirgroup.heanet.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LeonaProfilePic-leona-fearon.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_color=”#884b36″ body_text_color=”#884b36″ position_text_color=”#ba8048″ border_radii_image=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Leona Fearon joined the National Library of Ireland in November 2024, alongside Kieran O\u2019Leary in the newly formed Digital Preservation and Repository Services Team. She previously worked in the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) across a number of roles, primarily focused on the acquisition and long-term preservation of digital records from the NI public sector. She has extensive experience in the provision of access to trauma related archives, and was responsible for the delivery of the Annual Release of State Papers for a number of years. Her most recent role was focused on the technical transfer of digital records from Public Inquiries to PRONI, and the various sensitivities and technical considerations emanating from this. She has recently obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Software Development from Ulster University. In her NLI role she will be primarily focused on the implementation of the newly created Digital Preservation policy and will be undertaking a number of projects to implement the principles it outlines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_color=”#884b36″ position_text_color=”#ba8048″ border_radii_image=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Brief abstract:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe National Library of Ireland (NLI) unveiled its inaugural Digital Preservation Policy in 2023, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to safeguarding digital heritage. This presentation delves into the policy’s development, highlighting the collaborative efforts and resources that shaped its creation, including the application of the DPC Digital Preservation Policy Toolkit. Key policy statements will be explored, alongside an overview of the implementation strategies, some of which are already underway while others are set to commence. Additionally, the presentation will examine the organisational changes and advancements driven by the policy’s publication, offering insights into its impact on the NLI\u2019s digital preservation practices.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lirgroup.heanet.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10_NL_Ci-1.jpg” alt=”NLI logo” title_text=”10_NL_Ci” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Anja Mahler” position=”Senior Archivist for Sound, Radi\u00f3 Teilifis \u00c9ireann (RT\u00c9)” image_url=”https:\/\/lirgroup.heanet.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Portrait-Anja-Mahler-Anja-Mahler-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_color=”#884b36″ position_text_color=”#ba8048″ border_radii_image=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnja Mahler is the Senior Archivist for Sound at Radi\u00f3 Teilifis \u00c9ireann (RT\u00c9), Ireland\u2019s national public service broadcaster. She oversees the digitization of RT\u00c9\u2019s audio archive, which includes quarter-inch tapes and optical disc media, to ensure the preservation of Ireland\u2019s audio heritage for future generations. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nBrief abstract:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nRT\u00c9 was recently honoured with a FIAT\/IFTA Archive Achievement Award in media preservation, underscoring its commitment to excellence in archival practices. In this presentation, Anja Mahler will discuss this recognition in relation to digital preservation principles, focusing on her role in leading the digitization of RT\u00c9\u2019s extensive audio collections.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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