Paving the Way for a New Digital Strategy
This document outlines a transformative approach towards digital strategy in special collections and archives, focusing on sustainable collecting practices, guiding principles for inclusive collection development, and fostering institutional collaboration. It emphasizes rethinking collection methodologies, developing thematic strengths, and building mutually beneficial relationships. The goal is to actively reflect collective memory, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and enhance community engagement in preserving cultural heritage.
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PTransformativeraxis: Paving the Way for a New Digital Strategy Amanda E. Strauss Associate University Librarian for Special Collections she/her Jordan Jancosek Archivist for Accessioning and Collections Management she/her John Hay Library Brown University Affiliate Library HBCU Library Alliance amanda_strauss@brown.edu jordan_jancosek@brown.edu
Sustainable, Focused Collecting 4. Acquisitions Operations 2. Self-Study 3. Collection Policy 1. Theoretical Foundation A document which details our collecting ethos; it contains the methodology of our process and the what of our collections and materials. Create a streamlined acquisitions operation by establishing clear workflows, writing documentation, revising donor questionnaires, deeds of gift Evaluate our collections holistically and thematically to identify strengths, weaknesses, areas of potential growth, and areas of saturation. Rethink how and why we collect and develop a shared praxis.
Guiding Principles for Collecting Collections actively reflect and influence collective memory and the scholarly record and in creating an inclusive, welcoming climate. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 1 Collections are essential to the research ecosystem and preservation of our cultural heritage cannot be exempt from environmental responsibility Sustainable Collecting & Stewardship 2 Success requires building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships. Community-engaged Collecting 3 Regional research footprint. Local Contexts 4 Forward, together. Institutional Collaboration 5
Thank you Thank you for your time and attention. If you have questions, feedback, or want to continue this discussion, please reach out to us. Collection Policy Amanda E. Strauss Jordan Jancosek Associate University Librarian for Special Collections she/her amanda_strauss@brown.edu Archivist for Accessioning and Collections Management she/her jordan_jancosek@brown.edu John Hay Library Brown University
