Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre's Digital Preservation Project
Agreement Number:
1920-0887
Agreement Value:
$49,920.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 9, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre is the largest repository of Jewish history and culture in Canada. The collection documents Jewish life across the province from the mid-19th century to the present, and includes personal papers, and business and institutional records that reflect the establishment, growth, struggles and contributions of the Jewish community—from a small group of immigrants to thriving communities. Alongside analog records, these resources now include born-digital records and digital master copies of analog originals. The OJA is not currently equipped to preserve digital records in perpetuity. This project will enable the organization to build a robust digital preservation system to ensure its digital records of enduring value remain accessible well in the future.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Expected results for this project include the construction of a digital preservation system suitable from both a collections and technical infrastructure perspective. Once the organization installs its new digital preservation system and trains staff, the OJA will engage in active collection development initiatives targeting digital records. The OJA and community will be reassured that its digital assets will be preserved in perpetuity.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M2R 3V2
Reference Number:
129-2019-2020-Q1-00033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to and promote local documentary heritage.