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Abstract:
Experiences concerning digitising in the National Archives Services of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland
Target audience:
Anyone who wants to learn of the trends in digitisation and how the strategies are implemented in different Nordic countries
Overall purpose and significance of session:
To emphasize the need to exchange experiences and learn from the others in seeking for best practises in the functions and activities of the archival institutions
Content description:
The Session deals with solutions in Five Nordic Countries in questions concerning goals, resources and results of the digitisation strategies and policies. Furthermore the report gives recommendations that should be taken into consideration when developing digitisation in Five Nordic Countries.
I wish to extend a warm invitation to all archivists and information professionals to the 16th ICA Congress in Kuala Lumpur from 21- 27 July 2008.