Transforming Digital Archives with AI: Strategies, Tools, and Ethical Practices

Management & Leadership

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Course Info

Date: July-21-2025

Length: 12 Days

City: London

Fees: 10,440

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Dec-16-2024

    London

  • Jan-20-2025

    London

  • Feb-17-2025

    London

  • Mar-17-2025

    London

  • Apr-21-2025

    London

  • May-19-2025

    London

  • June-16-2025

    London

  • July-21-2025

    London

  • Aug-18-2025

    London

  • Sep-15-2025

    London

  • Oct-20-2025

    London

  • Nov-17-2025

    London

  • Dec-15-2025

    London

Dates in Other Venues

  • Nov-25-2024

    Dubai

  • Nov-25-2024

    Barcelona

  • Dec-02-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-02-2024

    Istanbul

  • Dec-09-2024

    Paris

  • Dec-09-2024

    Singapore

  • Dec-16-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-23-2024

    Barcelona

  • Dec-30-2024

    Dubai

  • Jan-06-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Jan-06-2025

    Istanbul

  • Jan-13-2025

    Paris

  • Jan-13-2025

    Singapore

  • Jan-20-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-27-2025

    Dubai

  • Jan-27-2025

    Barcelona

  • Feb-03-2025

    Istanbul

  • Feb-03-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Feb-10-2025

    Paris

  • Feb-10-2025

    Singapore

  • Feb-17-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Feb-24-2025

    Barcelona

  • Feb-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-03-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Mar-03-2025

    Istanbul

  • Mar-10-2025

    Singapore

  • Mar-10-2025

    Paris

  • Mar-17-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Mar-24-2025

    Barcelona

  • Mar-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-07-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Apr-07-2025

    Istanbul

  • Apr-14-2025

    Singapore

  • Apr-14-2025

    Paris

  • Apr-21-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-28-2025

    Barcelona

  • Apr-28-2025

    Dubai

  • May-05-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • May-05-2025

    Istanbul

  • May-12-2025

    Paris

  • May-12-2025

    Singapore

  • May-19-2025

    Amsterdam

  • May-26-2025

    Dubai

  • May-26-2025

    Barcelona

  • June-09-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-09-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • June-09-2025

    Paris

  • June-09-2025

    Singapore

  • June-16-2025

    Amsterdam

  • June-30-2025

    Dubai

  • June-30-2025

    Barcelona

  • June-30-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-30-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-07-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-07-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-14-2025

    Singapore

  • July-14-2025

    Paris

  • July-21-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-28-2025

    Dubai

  • July-28-2025

    Barcelona

  • Aug-04-2025

    Istanbul

  • Aug-04-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Aug-11-2025

    Singapore

  • Aug-11-2025

    Paris

  • Aug-18-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Aug-25-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-25-2025

    Barcelona

  • Sep-01-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-01-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-08-2025

    Singapore

  • Sep-08-2025

    Paris

  • Sep-15-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Sep-22-2025

    Barcelona

  • Sep-29-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-29-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-29-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Oct-06-2025

    Istanbul

  • Oct-06-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Oct-13-2025

    Singapore

  • Oct-13-2025

    Paris

  • Oct-20-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-27-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-27-2025

    Barcelona

  • Nov-03-2025

    Istanbul

  • Nov-03-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Nov-10-2025

    Singapore

  • Nov-10-2025

    Paris

  • Nov-17-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Nov-24-2025

    Barcelona

  • Nov-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-01-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-01-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-08-2025

    Singapore

  • Dec-08-2025

    Paris

  • Dec-15-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-22-2025

    Barcelona

  • Dec-29-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-29-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-29-2025

    Dubai

Course Details

Course Outline

12 days course

Introduction to AI in Digital Archives

 

  • Let us have an overview of AI and its evolution
  • what is digital archives and their importance?
  • What is the intersection of AI and digital archiving
  • Key technologies in AI: Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision
  • The role of AI in managing digital collections
  • what are the Benefits and the challenges of AI in archives?
  • First Case studies of AI application for archival settings
  • Discussion: Expectations and goals for the course
  • Read a case study on AI in archives

What are the Digital Archival Practices

 

  • Basics of digital archival processes
  • Standards and best practices in digital archiving
  • Metadata creation and management
  • Digital preservation strategies
  • Access and user engagement in digital archives
  • Ethical considerations in digital archiving
  • Role of AI in enhancing archival workflows
  • Group activity: Identifying pain points in digital archiving

AI Technologies and Tools for Archiving

 

  • Overview of AI tools relevant to archives
  • Machine Learning algorithms and their applications
  • Natural Language Processing for metadata and text analysis
  • Image and video recognition in archival materials
  • Data mining techniques for archival data
  • Interactive systems: Chatbots and virtual assistants
  • Evaluating AI tools for archival needs
  • Workshop: Hands-on with a basic AI tool
  • Homework: Explore an AI tool of choice

Implementing AI in Archival Workflows

 

  • Integrating AI into existing archival processes
  • Managing digital collections with AI
  • Automating metadata creation and curation
  • Enhancing user access and discoverability with AI
  • AI for digital preservation and conservation
  • Case study analysis: Successful AI implementation
  • Challenges and solutions in AI integration
  • Group discussion: Potential AI applications in participants' archives
  • Homework: Draft an AI implementation plan for a given scenario

Responsible Use of AI in Archives

 

  • Ethical considerations in AI deployment
  • Bias and fairness in AI algorithms
  • Data privacy and security in AI systems
  • Transparency and accountability in AI usage
  • Legal implications of AI in digital archiving
  • Developing ethical guidelines for AI in archives
  • Guest speaker: Expert on AI ethics in digital archiving
  • Q&A and discussion with the guest speaker
  • Homework: Analyze an ethical dilemma in AI archival use

AI for Digital Preservation and Conservation

 

  • The role of AI in digital preservation
  • Predictive analysis for preservation needs
  • AI in conservation: Detecting and addressing degradation
  • Automating backup and redundancy processes
  • Case study: AI in preserving at-risk archives
  • Challenges in AI-driven preservation
  • Workshop: AI tools for digital preservation
  • Group activity: Brainstorming AI solutions for preservation challenges
  • Homework: Propose an AI-based preservation strategy for a case study

AI and User Engagement in Archives

 

  • AI in enhancing user experience
  • Personalized access and content discovery
  • AI-driven virtual exhibitions and storytelling
  • Chatbots and AI assistants for user queries
  • Analyzing user behavior with AI
  • Case study: AI in engaging diverse audiences
  • Workshop: Creating an AI-driven user engagement tool
  • Group discussion: Innovating user engagement with AI
  • Homework: Design a user engagement campaign using AI

Managing Expectations and Limitations of AI

 

  • Realistic expectations from AI in archives
  • Addressing AI limitations and challenges
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Training and capacity building for AI
  • Overcoming resistance to AI adoption
  • Balancing AI and human expertise
  • Case study discussion: Overcoming AI challenges in archives
  • Role-play activity: Managing expectations in an AI project
  • Homework: Reflect on the role-play and propose solutions

AI, Metadata, and Text Analysis

 

  • AI in metadata generation and enhancement
  • Text analysis and extraction techniques
  • Semantic analysis and ontologies
  • Enhancing searchability and discoverability
  • Case study: AI in metadata management
  • Workshop: Using an AI tool for metadata and text analysis
  • Challenges in AI-driven metadata creation
  • Group activity: Designing an AI-based metadata strategy
  • Homework: Evaluate an AI metadata tool

Bias and Fairness in AI for Archives

 

  • Understanding bias in AI algorithms
  • Impacts of biased AI in archives
  • Methods for detecting and mitigating bias
  • Ensuring fairness and inclusivity in AI systems
  • Case study: Addressing bias in an archival AI project
  • Workshop: Tools and techniques for bias detection
  • Group discussion: Strategies to promote fairness in AI
  • Role-play activity: Resolving a bias issue in an AI project
  • Homework: Analyze a biased AI scenario and propose solutions

Future of AI in Digital Archives

 

  • Emerging trends in AI and archival science
  • Predictive analytics and its potential in archives
  • AI in large-scale digital preservation
  • Augmented and virtual reality in archives
  • The role of AI in disaster recovery and risk management
  • Panel discussion: Future directions of AI in archives
  • Q&A with panelists
  • Group brainstorming: Innovative AI applications in archives
  • Homework: Create a future vision for AI in your archive

Course Wrap-up and Project Presentations

 

  • Review of key course learnings
  • Presentation of AI implementation plans by participants
  • Feedback and discussion on presentations
  • Challenges and opportunities ahead in AI for archives
  • Course evaluation and feedback
  • Networking and building a community of practice
  • Certificates and closing remarks
  • Future learning resources and opportunities
  • Farewell and course conclusion

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