Join us for World Digital Preservation Day and discover how today’s digital files become tomorrow’s history. Hear from experts about the challenges of preserving digital information, learn practical tips for protecting your own photos, documents, and social media, and get an inside look at how Georgia Tech Library’s Digital Curation team preserves the Institute’s history and archival collections. You’ll also learn how you can contribute your own materials to help document the Georgia Tech experience for future generations. 

Agenda

• 1:00pm-1:30pm -- When Files Fade: The Challenge of Preserving Digital Information 

• 1:30pm-2:00pm -- Don't Lose Your Digital Life! The 3-2-1 Rule for Personal Digital Preservation 

• 2:10pm-3:00pm -- What Happens After You Donate? A Look Inside Georgia Tech Library's Digital Preservation Program 

Event Location: retroTECH Lab, 3rd floor, Crosland Tower