Partner Event | Digital Possibilities Series: Strategic Approaches to Transcription

Liz Bloodworth, Illinois Wesleyan University, will discuss the use of AI tools for transcription of both oral history interviews and handwritten text documents. With increasing demands on staff time, especially in small shop archives, AI offers an opportunity to enhance the discoverability of archival materials through efficient transcription. Liz will share tips for using AI tools ethically and responsibly, stressing the importance of human review throughout the process.

Then, Chris Levesque will discuss digital engagement in the University of West Florida’s Citizen Archivist Projects. During Library Week 2025 and 2026, the UWF University Libraries hosted participatory transcription events of letters and ship logs from their Digital Archives. This effort built on the well-known National Archives' Citizen Archivist model to engage students, faculty, and the larger UWF community. This talk will discuss selection of materials, implementation of the project, and lessons learned.

This is the sixth and final webinar of the summer Digital Possibilities series, a joint collaboration between Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) and Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC).
 

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Partner Event | Digital Possibilities Series: Strategic Approaches to Transcription is made available to you via Minitex's membership in the Professional Development Alliance of Consortia.

This webinar will be hosted by the Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI). You will receive further details regarding your attendance from CARLI. If you require assistance or further information, please contact support@carli.illinois.edu.