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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 14h

In particular, Stacey Jones's statement that "Support and caring ARE infrastructure" felt like a clarion call. I hope the discussions we've started continue, ensuring people and their needs are at the heart of our approaches to digital preservation.

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 14h

But on a serious note, there was lots of discussion yesterday on the first day of the 2025 NDSA DigiPres conference about the impact digital preservation work can have on our mental health, and the importance of community in sustaining us during these challenging times.

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 14h

This #WorldMentalHealthDay I celebrate the amazing preservation community. Nothing inspires me or gives me energy like spending time with other digital preservationists. As you can see I was "pure buzzin'" last week when I got to spend time with one of my favourite #digipres peeps, Micky Lindlar!

Two smiling people with their arms around each other's shoulders stand in front of an "EOSC EDEN" project banner. The person on the left (Micky) is wearing a blue shirt over a dark t-shirt and brown cargo-style trousers. The person on the right (Sharon) is wearing a dark dress with white stars and a brightly coloured scarf.

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Claire Newing @clairennewing.bsky.social · 2d

We're hiring a Data Analyst and Crawl Engineer. Come and work with me at The National Archives, UK and help us make our web archives even better. Closing 21 October 2025. www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg... www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/webarchive/

UK Government Web Archive

We capture, preserve, and make accessible UK central government information published on the web from 1996 to present.

www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 7d

Highly recommend joining digipres.club! Misty and the moderators that help her do a great job of running a chill and interesting place free from all the annoying ads and algorithms of the commercial social media options.

Misty De Méo @cdrom.ca · 7d

Folks in digital preservation looking for a chill place to hang out off here - I run a digipres mastodon instance, digipres.club. I try to keep it running well and low stress. All are welcome.

digipres.club

Hometown is adapted from Mastodon, a decentralized social network with no ads, no corporate surveillance, and ethical design.

digipres.club

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 8d

YES! Can't wait to read this. More people need to think like this. After doing research on mental health and wellbeing in the digital preservation community I've seen the data on the impact unrealistic workloads and expectations are having on practitioners.

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 10d

I'm a big fan of Ailie's so I'll have to check that out.

Seems like "useful as a thought exercise, but not for practical implementation" is a common theme in responses...

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 10d

That "good enough" pragmatism is SO important. Unfortunately, in my experience, significant properties often comes along with those who still hang on to the idea that there is a definable "best" practice in digital preservation

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 10d

A combination of the classics "it depends" and "context is king".

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 10d

People were super into defining them when I was in grad school *cough* 20 years ago.... But I'd kinda hoped we'd left that behind!

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 10d

Putting this question out across the various socials: where do people sit these days on the concept of "Significant Properties"? #digipres

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Karyn @archivesnkaryn.bsky.social · 11d

If you are looking for easy to understand digital preservation training resources then look no further than our next #DPClinic. The resources produced by this project are second to none and of particular relevance to community groups.
www.dpconline.org/events/event...

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 15d

This Library Carpentries course material might be useful: joshuadull.github.io/APIs-for-Lib...

APIs for Libraries

joshuadull.github.io

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iPRES 2025 International Conference on Digital Preservation @ipres2025.bsky.social · 15d

Now on the #iPRES2025 blog! Tips and guidelines for presenting at iPRES!

If you're presenting a Lightning Talk, either onsite or virtually, this one's for you! www.ipres2025.nz/post/present...

Presenting your Lightning Talk at iPRES 2025

Detailed information for submitting and presenting your Lightning Talk at iPRES 2025.

www.ipres2025.nz

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 23d

Super proud of these courses (and I learned loads myself helping to edit Paul's File Formats course!) What topics should we tackle next?

Preserve Together @preservetogether.bsky.social · 23d

Preserve Together is delighted to launch our new training courses “Understanding File Formats for Digital Preservation” and “Developing Digital Preservation Strategy”. To find out more, visit the Courses page our website: www.preservetogether.com/courses

A cartoon graphic of a group of people in a conference room listening to a talk. A whiteboard in the room says "File Formats, Why are they important?"

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · 28d

Happy 1st birthday to my beautiful baby brother, Finbar Fergus! 🎉🎂🐕

A border terrier wearing a pink hat with a pom pom

A border terrier sitting on the back of a couch looking nonchalantly out the window

A close up of a border terrier sleeping on a pillow with a faded tropical leaf pattern

A photo of a beautiful border terrier looking at the camera

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Preserve Together @preservetogether.bsky.social · 28d

There's a new post on the Preserve Together Blog! In "Thinking About Feedback", Sharon discusses the importance of feedback, how it can help with digital preservation, and deciding when you should (and also when you shouldn't) listen. #digipres

Check it out: www.preservetogether.com/blog/feedbac...

Thinking About Feedback

Sharon discusses the importance of feedback, how it can help with digital preservation, and deciding when to listen.

www.preservetogether.com

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · Sep 10

Feels like we've been working on these forever! Very proud of what we've created though and can't wait to share them.

Preserve Together @preservetogether.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're thrilled to share that we're launching our first training courses next week! They'll be:

💾 Understanding File Formats for Digital Preservation

📄 Developing Digital Preservation Strategy

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iPRES 2025 International Conference on Digital Preservation @ipres2025.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's 3 September (at least here in NZ), which means we are exactly two months out from seeing everyone at #iPRES2025! In the coming weeks, we'll be providing detailed information for both in-person and virtual attendees, as well as for presenters, 1st time attendees. www.ipres2025.nz/post/frequen...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have questions about iPRES 2025 in Wellington? Take a look below. If you have a question that's not answered here, let us know!

www.ipres2025.nz

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · Aug 7

@angelafromdpc.bsky.social - I saw this and thought of you! 🦉

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iPRES 2025 International Conference on Digital Preservation @ipres2025.bsky.social · Aug 6

The wait is over! The #iPRES2025 Programme is finally here! 🎉 This year features a dynamic schedule with 7 parallel tracks: 3 hybrid, 3 in person, and 1 virtual.

View the high-level programme as a PDF, or check out the programme spreadsheet for session times and details. www.ipres2025.nz/programme

Kiwi - Stewart Island - Southland, New Zealand - Credit Great South (7)

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · Aug 5

I love Elliott Smith's music but I've not listened in a while, thank you for the reminder! I was lucky enough to have seen him live when he toured this album.

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Preserve Together @preservetogether.bsky.social · Jul 30

We're pleased to announce the launch our blog! In the latest post, we discuss realism in relation to our digital preservation strategy, goals, and practice: www.preservetogether.com/blog/dp-real...

Keepin' It Real: Maintaining Realism in Digital Preservation

Sharon and Paul discuss how we can inject a dose of realism into our digital preservation work.

www.preservetogether.com

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Sharon McMeekin @sharonmcmeekin.bsky.social · Jul 21

*Another book goes on my "to read" list...*

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Mary Grace🕷️🕸️🎃👻 @emgeekay.bsky.social · Jul 16

Sharing an updated digital preservation starter pack. #digipres

go.bsky.app/3SpFvF1

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