Digitizing the Americas: Exploring Cuba through Miami, Media and Technology

• In Event: Building Foundations in Latin American Studies: Access to University Resources for K-12 and Community Colleges

Abstract

This paper focuses on a model for the development of STEM-based technical training labs targeting community colleges, MSIs and libraries. More specifically, the paper will examine the process of conceptualization, development and implementation of the Digitizing the Americas project. The project provides training designed to strengthen Florida International University Libraries’ Diaz-Ayala Cuban Popular Music Special Collection, increase access to the collection through expanded digitization of holdings, internationalize community college STEM curricula, support collaboration among U.S. Department of Education National Resource Centers, provide technical job skills training, support library collection development and enhance librarian training on current digitization protocols and processes.

Author

• Liesl B Picard, Florida International University