CoSA Webinar Series

2024 Programming Schedule


  • Taking a Byte out of BitCurator

    Aug 13, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM (ET)
    Have you ever been interested in using BitCurator as a digital preservation tool? Join us on August 13 th at 2 pm ET to hear a panel discussion from state archives colleagues who are currently using BitCurator. Electronic records archivists from Wisconsin, New Jersey, and South Carolina will answer questions about their experiences and recommendations with the system. There will be ample time for discussions with the audience, so bring your questions and insights. #SERIWebinar #CoSAWebinar

  • Chatting with CoSA: Handling vacations and staff shortages

    Aug 14, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
    Who covers for you if you are out for an extended time - such as a vacation or planned medical leave? Who do you cover for, if they are out? This chat will discuss the challenges and different ways to handle the workload when staff members need to be absent for extended periods of time. Is there cross-training in your department? Can you "trade-off" tasks with a co-worker or do you have to have a top-down approach from the state archivist? #CoSAWebinar

  • Shop Talk with APPX: Meeting the Challenges of Processing Emails

    Aug 15, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (ET)
    Processing of state government emails is a very challenging task for state archives. The volume of emails that must be processed in preparation for open records access or that must be reviewed and classified in preparation for preservation is overwhelming. This presentation will discuss a hybrid approach for processing emails that relies on a blend of computer algorithms and human review of exceptions. #CoSAWebinar

  • First Amendment Auditors

    Aug 22, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (ET)
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  • Shop Talk with Conserv: Beyond the Shelf: Active Environmental Monitoring for State Archives

    Sep 10, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
    "Beyond the Shelf: Active Environmental Monitoring for State Archives" introduces Conserv's partnership with CoSA and the AWARE project, aimed at supporting territorial and non-contiguous state archives. This webinar will explore how active environmental monitoring can empower archives to make data-driven decisions for better collection preservation, focusing on crucial factors like temperature, light, and relative humidity. We'll briefly showcase Conserv's comprehensive platform, which combines easy-to-use hardware, intuitive software, and expert support to provide real-time environmental data and alerts. The presentation will show case studies in archives today, offering participants valuable insights into their collections' environmental conditions. We hope to demonstrate how active monitoring can help archives identify priorities, inform collections care, and advocate for improvements, contributing to the broader goals of both the AWARE project and State Archives in general. #CoSAWebinar

  • Shop Talk with Preservica

    Sep 12, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (ET)
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  • CoSA Annual Meeting Recap/CoSA Advocacy Efforts

    Sep 26, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Oct 9, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Fields of Dreams: A Spotlight on Metadata Best Practices

    Oct 10, 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM (ET)
    This presentation will discuss various practices and strategies used to manage metadata standards and input for born-digital records. More information will be available soon. #SERIWebinar #CoSAWebinar

  • State Archives Spotlight

    Oct 24, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (ET)
    More information coming soon! #CoSAWebinar

  • Chatting with CoSA

    Dec 11, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Feb 12, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Apr 9, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Jun 11, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Aug 13, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Oct 8, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Dec 10, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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  • Chatting with CoSA

    Feb 11, 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
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