Digitization Update: Bridging Policy, Technology, and Practice

Name: Digitization Update: Bridging Policy, Technology, and Practice
Start: 2026-10-22T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-22T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Virtual

All event times are U.S. Eastern time

Oct 22 2026

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual Workshop

DGI’s annual digitization virtual workshop will focus on the essential aspects of managing electronic records in the digital age. Designed specifically for government professionals, this program will provide a comprehensive overview of the regulations and best practices for digitizing federal records in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations. Attendees will learn and hear about the key standards for creating and maintaining digitized records, and the strategies for ensuring long-term accessibility and preservation of digital information.

Our subject matter experts will share practical insights and real-world examples of successful digitization projects, highlighting the challenges and solutions in adhering to 36 CFR 1236, Subpart E. Whether you are involved in records management, IT, or compliance, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage electronic records and enhance your agency’s efficiency and transparency in the digital era.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Hana Beckerle
Digital Imaging Specialist, Co-Chair Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative Still Image Working Group, Library of Congress

Spencer Zidarich
Digital Imaging Specialist, Co-Chair, Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative Still Image Working Group, Library of Congress

Preserving History: The Evolution of Archival Recovery Thomas Rieger

Thomas Rieger
Professor of Practice, College of Liberal Arts, Museum Studies Program, Cultural Heritage Imaging Lab, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Get It Right Once: FADGI Image Quality Without Risking Fragile Records

Under 36 CFR 1236 Subpart E, a digitized permanent record only counts if it meets FADGI’s measurable image quality benchmarks. For aged and fragile originals, how a document is handled during capture decides whether you hit those benchmarks on the first pass or damage the original chasing a rescan. This session shows why handling damage and failed validations compound with every rescan, and how to match the capture method to the condition of your collection so you get it right once. Attendees leave with practical questions to ask of any digitization workflow, in-house or through a vendor.