Fourteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society

Abstract

Digital formats native to the web are now central to both art production and documentation. As a result, web archiving is a critical preservation strategy for internet art as well as primary source information for future art historical research. Due to the transient nature of web content, much of this information is at risk. This workshop will introduce the basics of web archiving, share examples of arts organizations preserving online content, and demonstrate some tools that assist with its capture and preservation. Attendees will also gain insight into the creative and research potential of analytical tools applied to web archives data. A participatory small group exercise will introduce attendees to the policy considerations outlined in the Web Archiving Life Cycle Model white paper written by Internet Archive staff. This white paper will be distributed and each group assigned to review one section and then discuss its contents and implications for their own practice. Groups will report back on their findings to the attendees so that everyone learns about each policy consideration. No computers or tech supplies necessary.