The Archival Partner Form is used to confirm collaboration between the project team and the archival owners. The form should be signed by the current collection holders.
Resources
We've created several resources to help guide you as you plan and execute your project.
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Audio Digitization
Guide to planning an audio digitization project.
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Copyright Permission Agreement
Copyright Permission Agreements are required for all Project Grants. Project teams are responsible for identifying the creator and copyright owner of all collection materials.
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Detailed Application Template
This template is a supplementary and preparatory guide for applicants filling out a MEAP Detailed Application.
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Detailed Application Template 2020-2021
Detailed Application Template 2020-2021
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Detailed Application Webinar - January 2022
View slides from the January 2022 Webinar that address details of the Cohort 4 Application Cycle.
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Detailed Application Webinar 2023
Resources from the MEAP Detailed Application Webinar held on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
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Detailed Application Webinar: Jan 2023
Recording of MEAP Detailed Applicant Webinar on January 19, 2023.
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EAP Remote Capture
A guide for digitizing documentary heritage in challenging locations.
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EAP Remote Capture (Arabic)
Translated guide for digitizing documentary heritage.
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Endangered Archives Programme (EAP)
The EAP seeks to preserve cultural heritage and make it available to as wide an audience as possible.
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Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP)
The goal of the ELDP is to preserve endangered languages globally.
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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP)
The EMKP helps to preserve endangered material practices for future generations.
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Guide for Archival Processing
A guide to processing archival collections from the University of Florida.
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Guide for File Naming and Formatting
This guide will help establish a file naming convention that remains consistent throughout your project.
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Host Commitment Form
The Host Commitment Form is required for all projects and should be used to confirm institutional agreement to serve as a Host Institution.
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How Does Metadata Work for MEAP?
This infographic shows how your metadata will be published on the MEAP site.
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IDEP Toolkit
This toolkit outlines standards, workflows, and best practices for digital preservation projects.
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MEAP Application Checklist (2022-23)
Checklist for MEAP Application Process. For Cohort 5 2022-23.
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MEAP Application Handbook 2022-23
The MEAP Application Handbook includes details about the MEAP application process and shares resources for drafting a strong application.
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MEAP Handbook for Grantees
Our Handbook for Grantees provides useful information about how to get started with your project.
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MEAP Metadata Walkthrough Video
This video walks you through the UCLA digital library metadata template, outlining MEAP's specific requirements for metadata.
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Metadata FAQs
Metadata FAQs for Grantees
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Metadata Planning Worksheet
Use this worksheet to brainstorm how you might want to describe items within your collection.
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Metadata Template Walkthrough
This prototype walks you through the UCLA Library Metadata Template.
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Planning Grant Final Report Template
This report template should be used as a final marker at the end of your MEAP project.
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Preliminary Application Template
This template is a preparatory guide for applicants filling out MEAP’s Preliminary Application through our online application system.
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Preliminary Application Template 2020-2021
Preliminary Application Template 2020-2021
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Preliminary Application Webinar - October 2021
View slides from the October 2021 Webinar that address details of the Cohort 4 Application Cycle.
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Preliminary Application Webinar 2022
Resources from the MEAP Preliminary Application Webinar held on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
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Print Digitization
Guide to planning a print/image (flat object) digitization project.
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Program Guidelines
These guidelines define the scope and eligibility requirements for the MEAP grant program.
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Progress Report Template
This report template should be used to submit progress reports to the MEAP team at the UCLA Library.
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Project Grant Final Report Template
This report template should be used as a final marker at the end of your MEAP project.
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Register for Applicant Webinar
Join the MEAP team on Tuesday, October 13th at 9am Pacific Time for a session focused on the Preliminary Application. Bring your questions.
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Slides from MEAP Applicant Webinar Jan 2023
Presentation slides from MEAP Detailed Application Webinar held on Jan 19, 2023.
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Template for Item-Level Inventory
This template provides guidance related to documentation and survey projects.
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Template for Survey Planning
This template provides guidance related to documentation and survey projects.
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UCLA Contract Terms (Blank)
View a blank template of the UCLA Contract Terms. For review purposes only.
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UCLA Library Metadata Template
All metadata should be created according to this template.
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Video Digitization
Guide to planning a video digitization project.
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WIPO Guide to Copyright and Intellectual Property
Some best practices for thinking about and securing rights and permissions.