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Digital Library of the Caribbean Protecting Haitian Patrimony Initiative
Brooke WooldridgeProject Coordinator, Digital Library of the CaribbeanJune 8, 2010
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Digital Library of the Caribbean
DLOC is an international initiative
dedicated to preserving and increasing
access to Caribbean research materials ,
promoting and supporting Caribbean
Studies, and fostering a collaborative
digital library community in the
Caribbean region.
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Where are the Partners?As of November 2009
Map Courtesy of FIU MIUS
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Content by Country in dLOCAs of November 2009
Map Courtesy of FIU MIUS
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Critical Mass of Content in One Place
Over 8,000 titles Over 1 million pages 19 Partners Online 12 countries 4 linguistic groups 0
100000200000300000400000500000600000
2006 2007 2008 2009
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Number of Hits per YearPreservation and Access
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Desperate Search for Information
Google Satellite Imagery Updated January 14th
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Int’l Groups Providing AssistanceInternational Committee of the Blue Shield
Protecting Haitian Patrimony Initiative
Brown UniversityDuke UniversityFlorida International UniversityUniversity of the West Indies - MONA
US Committee of the Blue Shield/Smithsonian
Libraries without Borders
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Some Networks with Haitian Institutions
Committee of the Blue Shield
Protecting Haitian Patrimony Initiative
Libraries without BordersICOM/National Archives
FOKALISPAN
Saint Martial LibraryState University of Haiti LibraryAccess to Resources in the Camps
ICOM/National ArchivesNational LibrarySaint Martial LibrarySaint Louis de Gonzague Library
Brown UniversityDuke UniversityUniversity of the West Indies - MONA
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The PHP Initiative Goals
Encourage communication across institutions working to assist Haiti’s libraries.
Coordinate technical and in-kind assistance for Haiti’s libraries.
Raise money to support specific collection/archival recovery and preservation projects in Haiti
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Haitian Patrimonial Collections
Archives Nationales d’Haïti, which houses civil and state records as well of those of the Office of the President and most government ministries.
Bibliothèque National d’Haïti, established in 1939, holds a small collection of historical rare books, manuscripts and newspapers, and offers current publications, research support and study space.
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Haitian Patrimonial CollectionsBibliothèque haïtienne des Frères de
l’Instruction Chrétienne, founded in 1912 by the Christian Brothers serves as repository for Haitian imprints and one of the most significant collections of newspapers.
Bibliothèque haïtienne des Pères du Saint-Esprit, founded in 1873 by the Fathers of the Holy Spirit holds documents chronicling the history of Haiti, French colonization, slavery and emancipation and 20th century records.
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Three Phases of the PlanProtect – Preserve - Perpetuate
One - ProtectAfter the earthquake, the libraries and archives entered into this phase focusing on protecting public and private collections from the elements
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Two - PreserveCollections that were put in regular standard cardboard boxes will need to be properly preserved after repairing the current facilities or at an alternative location
Three Phases of the PlanProtect – Preserve - Perpetuate
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Three - PerpetuateA special emphasis on reinforcing the local institutions will ensure that these collections become better protected and more accessible for future generations of patrons
Three Phases of the PlanProtect – Preserve - Perpetuate
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PHP Initiative – Academic Libraries
Strengthen Integrated Library System (ILS)
Adopt a Library – in conjunction with the American Library Association
Digitization of Haitian Content in Collections outside of Haiti
Public Events/Fundraising Travel to Haiti
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Project Update – April, 2010 Fundraising
Raised over $7,500 (20K Goal) Events planned at FIU, UF, Tulane (more pending) PHP Bookmarks
Coordination / Awareness Academic Library Conference Calls Media Coverage Speaking Events Facebook, Listservs, Academic Associations
Projects PAIGH Proposal for $8K US (SouthCom) Harvard PLALA proposal (Union Catalog) 40 computers from the FIU College of Business Others?
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How can you help? Go to www.dloc.com to register as a
Volunteer Join almost 100 people from across the US and the
World Donate Financially Organize a Fundraiser Contribute Materials Requested by Partners Pack or Ship Materials Travel to Haiti to Assist (General) Travel to Haiti to Assist (Specialized)
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Bibliothèque haïtienne des Frères de l’Instruction Chrétienne
Staff of the National Library of HaitiFebruary 15, 2010
M. Jean Wilfrid BertrandDirector, National Archives of Haiti
Brooke Wooldridge, dLOC and Patrick Tardieu, Curator, BHPSE
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Images of the National Library Courtesy of the National Library of Haiti
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Saint Martial Photos
Photographer: Dominique Simon
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Private Collections – What is the best way to address the unique needs of these important collections?
Photographer: Matthew J. Smith
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National Archives of Haiti
Photographer: Nadine R.
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National Library of Haiti
Photographer: Nadine Renzile
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Another Port-au-Prince is Possible
Photographer: Matthew J. Smith