Registration is now open for July and August courses through Library Juice Academy<https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/> and there are a few classes focused on digital collections that might be of interest. See descriptions below and click on the links for more information or to register. For those interested, the Library of Michigan offers the Library Continuing Education Stipend Program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/library-continuing-education-stipend-program>, which provides financial support for library staff continuing education. The program supports conference and workshop attendance and non-degree classes, both virtual and in-person. JULY Metadata and Description for Digital Special Collections<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryjuiceacademy.us19.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D8af52e44570deba99bf1a0cb1%26id%3D1363c43f11%26e%3D56ba9323a9&data=05%7C01%7Cgallob%40michigan.gov%7Ce232b1eeaa0d40559e0608da47e67265%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637901352334061200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aZ7ezAsw5TEQaEU2sOa1n1gjHlHaILOJakXjISsIJtU%3D&reserved=0> Methods and standards for metadata and description for unique digital collections are varied and present digital curators, catalogers and metadata librarians with a wide array of options, which can at times seem daunting. This course is designed to give the student an overview of current standards, schemas and applications of metadata models designed for the description and organization of digital collections, whether they be materials in an institutional repository or digital special collections. Using OpenRefine for Library Metadata<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryjuiceacademy.us19.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D8af52e44570deba99bf1a0cb1%26id%3Df5c33e47c5%26e%3D56ba9323a9&data=05%7C01%7Cgallob%40michigan.gov%7Ce232b1eeaa0d40559e0608da47e67265%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637901352334061200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DnItgbCWfTQa2Je7Wzp5UkrUg1InvGDis5pxhuYEndM%3D&reserved=0> OpenRefine is a free open-source tool that makes editing messy metadata easier through clustering, faceting, advanced find and replace scripting, and linked data reconciliation in a spreadsheet-like environment. In addition to cleaning up metadata, OpenRefine’s linked data and URL building tools can extend metadata through databases and API calls. AUGUST Appraisal and Collection Development for Digital Special Collections<https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/204-appraisal-collection-development-digital-special-collections/?attribute_pa_session=2022-08-aug> This course covers principles of appraisal and collection development for creating unique digital collections that form part of an institutional repository or digital special collections. Using archival theory and principles of digital curation, the student will gain the understanding necessary to select digital materials that are in line with institutional and community collecting guidelines and missions. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB@michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!