Applications Open for Community Webs Internet Archive<https://archive.org/about/> is now accepting applications from public libraries, historical societies and museums, local and community archives, and other cultural heritage organizations to join Community Webs<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/>! Launched in 2017, Community Webs seeks to empower cultural heritage organizations to build community-focused digital collections documenting local history with a particular focus on voices that have been underrepresented in the historic record. The program is free to participating organizations who receive: * Access to Archive-It<https://archive-it.org/learn-more/>, Internet Archive's web archiving tool and discovery platform * 1/2 TB of storage in Vault<https://webservices.archive.org/pages/vault>, Internet Archive's digital preservation system * In-person and online training * Technical support * Opportunities and financial support for networking and professional development There are currently nearly 200 member organizations from across 45 US states, 7 Canadian provinces, and a growing number of locations outside of North America. Community Webs is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. Apply online today!<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/apply/> Interested in learning more? Attend an upcoming information session for prospective members. These sessions will include a brief presentation about the program and time for Q&A with the program manager. Register for your preferred session: Wednesday, September 4 1:00 pm ET/12:00 pm CT/10:00 am PT<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUldeGqqjguHdQDR4taWxQ4gxke2YpBGka9> Friday, September 6 12:00 pm ET/11:00 am CT/9:00 am PT<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdO6grj8jGdDrZ0Kt9c5zgnTW9DlxSlJU> Note: The Library of Michigan cannot endorse specific vendors or brands. Libraries should contact vendors and other experts for advice and to ensure that their choice reflects the unique needs of that library. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB@michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers