Resources

Archival Partner Form

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.

Audio Digitization

Guide to planning an audio digitization project.

Change Request Form (MEAP)

Complete this form to request changes related to budget and scope for MEAP projects. Submit report components in one email to meap@library.ucla.edu.

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.

Detailed Application Template (2022-23)

This template is a supplementary and preparatory guide for applicants filling out a MEAP Detailed Application for the 2022-23 Application Round.

Detailed Application Template 2020-2021

Detailed Application Webinar - January 2022

View slides from the January 2022 Webinar that address details of the Cohort 4 Application Cycle.

Detailed Application Webinar 2023

Resources from the MEAP Detailed Application Webinar held on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Detailed Application Webinar: Jan 2023

Recording of MEAP Detailed Applicant Webinar on January 19, 2023. The password for access to the video is: 6m$&Hy&O

EAP Remote Capture

A guide for digitizing documentary heritage in challenging locations.

EAP Remote Capture (Arabic)

Translated guide for digitizing documentary heritage.

Endangered Archives Programme (EAP)

The EAP seeks to preserve cultural heritage and make it available to as wide an audience as possible.

Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP)

The goal of the ELDP is to preserve endangered languages globally.

Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP)

The EMKP helps to preserve endangered material practices for future generations.

Guide for Archival Processing

A guide to processing archival collections from the University of Florida.

Guide for File Naming and Formatting

This guide will help establish a file naming convention that remains consistent throughout your project.

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.

IDEP Toolkit

This toolkit outlines standards, workflows, and best practices for digital preservation projects.

MEAP Application Checklist 2023

Need some guidance working through the MEAP Application Process? Download the 2023 Application Checklist.

MEAP Application Handbook 2023-24

The MEAP Application Handbook includes details about the MEAP application process and shares resources for drafting a strong application.

MEAP Detailed Application Template (2023-24)

Template for application planning purposes. Note that the Detailed Application has been edited for 2023-24.

MEAP Detailed Phase Webinar: Digitization Projects (Jan 2024)

Slides from January 18, 2024 Webinar focused on the Detailed Application for all digitization projects (Project Grants and Regional Grants)

MEAP Detailed Phase Webinar: Planning Projects (Jan 2024)

Slides from January 19, 2024 Webinar focused on the Detailed Application for all Planning Grant projects

MEAP Handbook for Grantees

Our Handbook for Grantees provides useful information about how to get started with your project.

MEAP Metadata Handbook (2024)

Guidelines and information about best practices for metadata in library and digital collections, plus details related to MEAP-funded projects hosted at the UCLA Library