Presentation given November 20, 2012 at the University of Iowa.

1. "Good enough"
The New "Perfect" in the Digital World
Presented by Bethany Davis
November 20, 2012

2. Opening
"We can't be perfect in a digital
world, so what gives?"
Why can't we be perfect?
What can we do instead?

3. Outline
* Problem:
Perfection is a burden in the digital world.
* Solution:
"Good enough" is the new perfect."
* 3 strategies for success.

4. Introduction
Perfection is a burden in the digital
world.

5. Strategies for Success:
1) Automation
2) Engagement
3) Education

6. Automation
Streamline image capture
Automate metadata extraction

7. Automation
Metadata Extraction Tool
Extracts preservation metadata
Outputs metadata in XML for use
in preservation activities

11. Engagement
Communication with
Creators
Users
Stakeholders
Team Members

12. Engagement
Tools:
PREMIS data dictionary
PLATO preservation planning tool

15. Education
Professional development
Continuing education
Community involvement

16. Evolution
Technology
evolves.
Creative Commons license. Graham Ballantyne.
Digital project managers must evolve.

17. Summary
Strategies for success:
1) Automation
2) Engagement
3) Evolution

18. "Good Enough"
The New "Perfect in the Digital World
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Presented by Bethany Davis
November 20, 2012