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One-Week Workshop on Digitization and Conservation of Archival Collections

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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Event Name ICSSR Sponsored One-Week Workshop on DIGITIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS
Supported By Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Dates August 3 - 7, 2026
Venue Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
Jointly Organized By
  • Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
  • Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
  • Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi (Ministry of Culture, Government of India)
About the Workshop The workshop aims to provide participants with both theoretical insights and hands-on training in the digitization and conservation of archival collections. It brings together experts in heritage preservation, digitization technologies, and conservation practices to address the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding archival materials.
KEY THEMES
Core Focus Areas
  • Understanding heritage, culture, and the importance of safeguarding archival collections.
  • Fundamentals and advanced techniques of digitization.
  • Digital preservation and ethical considerations.
  • Remedial conservation: cleaning, mending, and restoration of documents.
  • Preventive conservation: environmental control, disaster risk management, and storage solutions.
  • Practical sessions on digitization, metadata, image editing, and conservation methods.
  • Creating Institutional Digital Repositories for Manuscript Collections Using DSpace
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Inaugural Session, Introduction to Heritage, Culture, and Conservation Concepts.
Day 2 Preventive Conservation.
Day 3 Remedial Conservation - Techniques and Case Studies.
Day 4 Digitization (Basics, Standards, and Advanced Practices) with Hands-on Training.
Day 5 Digital Preservation Challenges and Valedictory Session
REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION DETAILS
Who Can Participate?
  • Archivists, librarians, museum professionals, and curators
  • Research scholars, faculty members, and students of heritage studies
  • Professionals working in digitization, documentation, and cultural preservation
Registration Fee Rs. 2,000 (including 18% GST)
Number of Participants Limited to around 50 on a first-come-first-served basis
Last Date for Registration July 31, 2026
Registration Guidelines
  • Registration will be confirmed only if the enclosed registration form is duly filled out and payment is received in full.
  • The registration fee does not include accommodation charges.
  • The registration fee includes tea and lunch.
BANK & PAYMENT DETAILS
Account Name / Beneficiary SAIYID HAMID LIBRARY MANUU
Bank Name INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
Branch Gachibowli
Account Number 187901000007601
IFSC Code IOBA0001879
UPI ID SAIYIDHAMIDLIBRARY@IOB
Bank Address Maulana Azad National Urdu Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032
STEERING COMMITTEE
Chief Patrons
  • Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan (Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, MANUU)
  • Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi (Member Secretary, IGNCA)
Patron Prof. Sk. Ishtiaque Ahmed (Registrar, MANUU)
Chairperson (Advisory Committee) Prof. P. Fazul Rahaman (Honorary Director, Saiyid Hamid Library, MANUU)
Chairperson (Organizing Committee) Dr. Faisal Mustafa (Incharge University Librarian, MANUU)
Workshop Directors
  • Dr. Akhtar Parvez (University Librarian, Jamia Hamdard)
  • Dr. Achal Pandya (Professor and Head of Division - Conservation & Cultural Archives, IGNCA)
Organising Secretaries
  • Dr. Ayesha Sultana (Deputy Librarian, MANUU)
  • Dr. Mohammad Aadil Khan (Deputy Librarian, MANUU)
  • Dr. Ali Raza (Assistant Librarian, MANUU)
  • Dr. Wasim Raja (Professional Assistant, MANUU)
CONTACT & VENUE INFORMATION
Contact Person Dr. Ali Raza (Assistant Librarian, Saiyid Hamid Library, MANUU)
Phone / Mobile 9457278464
Email for Registration aliraza@manuu.edu.in
University Website https://manuu.edu.in
Full Campus Address Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 032, Telangana, India

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