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Using and Understanding PDF/A as a Preservation Format part of SAA's DAS Certificate

Course Details

Presented on June 28, 2012
Online Seminar

Proper preservation of electronic records includes the implementation of many different processes over time, but often one of the most important is the conversion of electronic records to long-term, or persistent, formats. For textual documents, one of the most promising formats for preservation is PDF/A, which was designed as a preservation format. 

Upon completion of this webinar you’ll be able to:

  • Recognize the advantages and proper use of PDF/A as a preservation format; 
  • Realize the limitations of PDF/A; 
  • Identify the various versions of PDF/A and the ISO standards; 
  • Learn the processes for converting electronic documents to PDF/A; and, 
  • Understand quality control procedures and general preservation management for PDFs.

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Course Format: Online
Address:  
 
Duration: 90 Minutes
Audience Category: Archivists and others who must deal with the conversion of electronic records to long-term, or persistent, formats.
Level: Advanced
Instructor(s): Geof Huth
Maximum Attendees:
 
Cost Range: $145-175
Provider: The Society of American Archivists
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