Digital Labs: archivists

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Digital Labs
Location: Online
Deadline: 16 July 2024 at 15:00 Kyiv time
Organiser: House of Europe

Archivists define how future generations will interpret Ukraine's history. That is why we dedicate these nine days of inspiration and professional development to these hard workers.  

By comparing Ukrainian realities with the experiences of EU archives, we will find the best approaches to storing, transporting, and digitising documents. We will learn about intuitive search systems, outstanding online archives, and grants that cover equipment and renovation. As a result, you will understand how to partner with institutions and donors to upgrade your archive to EU standards. 

When: 8-16 October 2024  

Where: online  

Language: Ukrainian and English with translation into Ukrainian 

What do I get?
  • A draft project proposal that you can submit for a grant  
  • 10+ practical lectures where you will learn how to store, transport, and digitise documents, and most importantly, where to source funding
  • 10+ hours of face-to-face communication with experts from the EU and Ukraine
  • The opportunity to receive up to EUR 500 for professional development: projects, workshops, courses, books and anything else that interests you at work
Can I apply?

The Lab will benefit archivists that: 

  • Have 2+ years of professional experience 
  • Work at historical, sectoral, local, and other state archives 
  • Seek to use modern technologies and work according to EU standard 
What do I need to apply?
  • Motivation to constantly develop professionally 
  • CV 
  • Scanned copy of the first page of the passport  
  • Contacts of two people who can give you a recommendation 
How do I apply?

Apply via our online platform.  

Please log in, click the “Start entry” button, choose the chapter “Digital Labs”, and open call “Digital Labs: archivists”.  

In the guidelines, you will find more information about the format of the online labs, the participant selection process, and application questions. 

Good to know
  • We only accept individual applications: you will not be able to apply together with colleagues. 
  • You may submit one entry for this competition. If you are not lucky enough to pass the selection, do not despair: try again next time or choose another program from the House of Europe catalogue of opportunities.  
  • We will choose the participants based on their motivation to join the lab and use new knowledge. The preference will be given to professionals from villages and small cities, internally displaced persons, and those who have never participated in similar programmes. 

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