The new IMARK module: DIGITIZATION AND DIGITAL LIBRARIES Ildikó Pócza Information Resources Clerk FAO SEUR

Information Management Resource Kit (IMARK) The goal of the IMARK initiative is to mobilize and build upon existing resources to create a comprehensive suite of distance learning resources for information management and exchange. IMARK will support agencies, institutions and networks world-wide, and to allow them to work together and share information more effectively within a virtual community of practice.

IMARK MODULES Each IMARK module focuses on a specific area of information management, with a curriculum designed, developed and reviewed by subject matter experts. The modules are being developed using the latest methods in e-learning, providing an interactive environment for self-paced learning.

IMARK SUBJECT AREAS Management of Electronic Documents Investing in Agricultural Information Building Electronic Communities and Networks Digitization and Digital Libraries

This module introduces the workflows, processes, technologies and skills involved in the creation, management and distribution of digital libraries. Management of Electronic Documents Digitization and Digital Libraries This Module deals with the collection, archiving, management and dissemination of electronic documents and associated images.

Digitization & Digital Libraries Libraries today have a major opportunity to assume new roles by working with and disseminating electronic documents within the evolving knowledge societies. This subject area is being developed in support of librarians to provide them with the conceptual and practical knowledge for the digitization of collections, and the creation and provision of access to digital libraries.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Unit 1 - Conceptual overview Unit 2 - Electronic documents and formats Unit 3 - Metadata standards and subject indexing Unit 4 - Creation and management of digital documents Unit 5 - Creation and sharing of digital libraries Unit 6 - Example of digital library software - Greenstone

RESOURCES A series of non-proprietary software applications and methodological guides developed by FAO and other IMARK partners and contributing organizations are included with the module. Moving Theory into Practice: Digital Imaging Tutorial From Paper to Collection AGROVOC CAB Thesaurus Greenstone Digital Library Software (Version 2.51) NAL Agricultural Thesaurus

English – Published Management of Electronic Documents Digitization and Digital Libraries Spanish – Publication in 2005 Gestion de Documentos Electronicos Digitacion y Bibliotecas Digitales French – Publication in 2005 Gestion des Documents Numeriques About the IMARK Modules

Blended learning − Face-to-Face − Distance Institutional networks − SIDALC − INFOTEC Regional & National Training Courses Online Communities IMARK supporting AGRIS

Mid-2005 Investing in Agricultural Information Building Electronic Communities Under Development Food Security Information – ES Dept Foreseen Management of Statistical Data – ES Dept Further IMARK Modules