Matthew Burgess
@matthewpburgess.bsky.social
Lead Digital Archivist at the State Library of NSW.
Also posting on matthewpburgess@digipres.club
All views, posts and opinions shared are my own. He/Him.
https://blog.matthewburgess.net
Also posting on matthewpburgess@digipres.club
All views, posts and opinions shared are my own. He/Him.
https://blog.matthewburgess.net
Have arrived home after an inspiring and reinvigorating week in Wellington, New Zealand, for #iPRES2025. Lots to reflect on (including winning an award!), and more to delve into with recordings for the sessions I missed.
November 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Have arrived home after an inspiring and reinvigorating week in Wellington, New Zealand, for #iPRES2025. Lots to reflect on (including winning an award!), and more to delve into with recordings for the sessions I missed.
So many great contributions to #iPRES2025 that it's difficult to choose which sessions to attend next week. Easiest choices are those i'm presenting in! (Paper session 8, Panel session 7). I am prioritising sessions that are not being recorded where I can.
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
So many great contributions to #iPRES2025 that it's difficult to choose which sessions to attend next week. Easiest choices are those i'm presenting in! (Paper session 8, Panel session 7). I am prioritising sessions that are not being recorded where I can.
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Can't intentionally store something for 100 years if you don't have a functioning society.
lil.law.harvard.edu/century-scal...
lil.law.harvard.edu/century-scal...
Century-Scale Storage
If you had to store something for 100 years, how would you do it?
lil.law.harvard.edu
October 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Can't intentionally store something for 100 years if you don't have a functioning society.
lil.law.harvard.edu/century-scal...
lil.law.harvard.edu/century-scal...
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Presenting a Paper at #iPRES2025 and wondering what to expect? Then this blog post is for you! Here are some tips and advice for presenting Full and Short Papers at iPRES in Wellington!
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www.ipres2025.nz/post/present...
Presenting your Paper at iPRES 2025
Tips and guidelines for presenting Full and Short Papers at iPRES!
www.ipres2025.nz
September 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Presenting a Paper at #iPRES2025 and wondering what to expect? Then this blog post is for you! Here are some tips and advice for presenting Full and Short Papers at iPRES in Wellington!
www.ipres2025.nz/post/present...
www.ipres2025.nz/post/present...
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The September #iPRES2025 newsletter is a bumper issue! 📬This month we announce our incredible keynote speakers: Hon Simon Kofe, Rosalyn Metz, and Peter-Lucas Jones! And we welcome @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy as our tūī (platinum) conference sponsor! 🎉 www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 September Newsletter
Announcing our three keynote speakers, our conference tūī (platinum) sponsor, online agenda, and much more!
www.ipres2025.nz
September 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The September #iPRES2025 newsletter is a bumper issue! 📬This month we announce our incredible keynote speakers: Hon Simon Kofe, Rosalyn Metz, and Peter-Lucas Jones! And we welcome @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy as our tūī (platinum) conference sponsor! 🎉 www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
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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
September 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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...
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Archival appraisal is a craft and it can be taught.
My and @boxreceiver.bsky.social 's chapter on archival appraisal is available as a pre-print here: digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/libr_pubs/77/. It's very, very practical and it centers our values. We would love your feedback!
My and @boxreceiver.bsky.social 's chapter on archival appraisal is available as a pre-print here: digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/libr_pubs/77/. It's very, very practical and it centers our values. We would love your feedback!
Appraising Records
This chapter operationalizes archival appraisal as a values-driven, lifecycle activity that begins in pre-custodial conversations and continues through transfer, accessioning, stabilization, descripti...
digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu
August 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Archival appraisal is a craft and it can be taught.
My and @boxreceiver.bsky.social 's chapter on archival appraisal is available as a pre-print here: digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/libr_pubs/77/. It's very, very practical and it centers our values. We would love your feedback!
My and @boxreceiver.bsky.social 's chapter on archival appraisal is available as a pre-print here: digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/libr_pubs/77/. It's very, very practical and it centers our values. We would love your feedback!
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Humblebundle to support World Central Kitchen, and get a bunch of my books from @tordotcom.bsky.social including Murderbot and Witch King! #booksky
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
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Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
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August 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Humblebundle to support World Central Kitchen, and get a bunch of my books from @tordotcom.bsky.social including Murderbot and Witch King! #booksky
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
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📣 FINAL WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES!📣
If you haven't already registered for #iPRES2025 in Wellington (and online), make sure to do so now! Early bird is available until 1 September 2025, end of day, anywhere on earth.
www.ipres2025.nz/register
If you haven't already registered for #iPRES2025 in Wellington (and online), make sure to do so now! Early bird is available until 1 September 2025, end of day, anywhere on earth.
www.ipres2025.nz/register
August 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
📣 FINAL WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES!📣
If you haven't already registered for #iPRES2025 in Wellington (and online), make sure to do so now! Early bird is available until 1 September 2025, end of day, anywhere on earth.
www.ipres2025.nz/register
If you haven't already registered for #iPRES2025 in Wellington (and online), make sure to do so now! Early bird is available until 1 September 2025, end of day, anywhere on earth.
www.ipres2025.nz/register
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The #iPRES2025 August newsletter is now live! This month we introduce the conference programme, plus info for authors, awards information, and first hand long haul travel tips!
And remember, early bird registration is only open until 1 September, so register now! www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
And remember, early bird registration is only open until 1 September, so register now! www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 August Newsletter
Introducing the iPRES 2025 Programme! Plus early bird registration reminders, last minute paper revisions for authors, and travel tips from our resident roller derby star!
www.ipres2025.nz
August 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The #iPRES2025 August newsletter is now live! This month we introduce the conference programme, plus info for authors, awards information, and first hand long haul travel tips!
And remember, early bird registration is only open until 1 September, so register now! www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
And remember, early bird registration is only open until 1 September, so register now! www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
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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
View the high-level programme as a PDF, or check out the programme spreadsheet for session times and details. www.ipres2025.nz/programme
August 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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
View the high-level programme as a PDF, or check out the programme spreadsheet for session times and details. www.ipres2025.nz/programme
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📅 Reminder! The Call for #iPRES2025 Ad Hoc Contributions closes this Friday, 18 July 2025, End of Day, Anywhere on Earth. Don't miss out on submitting your ideas for:
⚡ Lightning Talks
🤖 Games
🐦⬛ Birds of Feather (BoF) sessions
Submit your Ad Hoc contribution here: forms.gle/MzbEbo4k9Gbb...
⚡ Lightning Talks
🤖 Games
🐦⬛ Birds of Feather (BoF) sessions
Submit your Ad Hoc contribution here: forms.gle/MzbEbo4k9Gbb...
iPRES 2025 Ad Hoc Call for Contributions
Submit your ad hoc contribution to iPRES 2025 using this form. These contributions—such as lightning talks, games, birds of a feather sessions, and more—are reviewed lightly by the Programme…
forms.gle
July 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
📅 Reminder! The Call for #iPRES2025 Ad Hoc Contributions closes this Friday, 18 July 2025, End of Day, Anywhere on Earth. Don't miss out on submitting your ideas for:
⚡ Lightning Talks
🤖 Games
🐦⬛ Birds of Feather (BoF) sessions
Submit your Ad Hoc contribution here: forms.gle/MzbEbo4k9Gbb...
⚡ Lightning Talks
🤖 Games
🐦⬛ Birds of Feather (BoF) sessions
Submit your Ad Hoc contribution here: forms.gle/MzbEbo4k9Gbb...
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👀 Excited to see who's speaking at #iPRES2025? Our draft programme is still in the works, but we have released an indicative list of accepted submissions of Full and Short Papers, Panels, Posters, Tutorials, and Workshops: www.ipres2025.nz/post/preview... Please note the list is subject to change.
Preview of Speakers at iPRES 2025
Can't wait for the official iPRES 2025 programme release? Check out our indicative list of accepted submissions so far!
www.ipres2025.nz
June 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
👀 Excited to see who's speaking at #iPRES2025? Our draft programme is still in the works, but we have released an indicative list of accepted submissions of Full and Short Papers, Panels, Posters, Tutorials, and Workshops: www.ipres2025.nz/post/preview... Please note the list is subject to change.
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Introducing the iPRES Tools Demo session, also known as the Digital Preservation "Bake Off". The Bake Off offers a platform for developers and practitioners to showcase their digital preservation solutions in a live, interactive setting. www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-t...
iPRES Tools Demo Session: The Digital Preservation "Bake Off"
Introducing the iPRES tools demonstration sessions, or Digital Preservation "Bake Off"
www.ipres2025.nz
June 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Introducing the iPRES Tools Demo session, also known as the Digital Preservation "Bake Off". The Bake Off offers a platform for developers and practitioners to showcase their digital preservation solutions in a live, interactive setting. www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-t...
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🤖 Get ready - the #iPRES2025 Ad hoc Call for Contributions will be opening soon!
Ad hoc submission types include Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather Discussion Sessions, Games, and more! Read more about how you can participate: www.ipres2025.nz/post/ad-hoc-...
Ad hoc submission types include Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather Discussion Sessions, Games, and more! Read more about how you can participate: www.ipres2025.nz/post/ad-hoc-...
Ad hoc submissions - opening soon!
The iPRES 2025 ad hoc Call for Contributions will be opening soon - read on for more information about how you can participate!
www.ipres2025.nz
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
🤖 Get ready - the #iPRES2025 Ad hoc Call for Contributions will be opening soon!
Ad hoc submission types include Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather Discussion Sessions, Games, and more! Read more about how you can participate: www.ipres2025.nz/post/ad-hoc-...
Ad hoc submission types include Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather Discussion Sessions, Games, and more! Read more about how you can participate: www.ipres2025.nz/post/ad-hoc-...
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The June #iPRES2025 newsletter is live! This month we celebrate Matariki - the Māori New Year and and discuss our sustainability efforts. We also include updates from the Programme Committee, and Early Bird registration info and student rates. Have a read at www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
iPRES 2025 June Newsletter
Updates from the Programme Committee, Early Bird Registration info and student rates, and our sustainability efforts.
www.ipres2025.nz
June 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The June #iPRES2025 newsletter is live! This month we celebrate Matariki - the Māori New Year and and discuss our sustainability efforts. We also include updates from the Programme Committee, and Early Bird registration info and student rates. Have a read at www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2...
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📆 One week till registration opens for #iPRES2025 in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand and online, from 3-7 November 2025. 🐤 Early bird registration opens 3 June, with special rates until 1 September.
Keep an eye on the iPRES 2025 website for more details being released soon... 👀 www.ipres2025.nz
Keep an eye on the iPRES 2025 website for more details being released soon... 👀 www.ipres2025.nz
iPRES 2025 | 21st International Conference on Digital Preservation
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May 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
📆 One week till registration opens for #iPRES2025 in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand and online, from 3-7 November 2025. 🐤 Early bird registration opens 3 June, with special rates until 1 September.
Keep an eye on the iPRES 2025 website for more details being released soon... 👀 www.ipres2025.nz
Keep an eye on the iPRES 2025 website for more details being released soon... 👀 www.ipres2025.nz
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We’ve just launched a free online course on ‘Born-digital research in the humanities’ reshaped.sas.ac.uk. It covers key concepts, ethics, copyright & accessing, collecting and analysing born-digital data. You can browse the course with guest access or create an account. All CC-BY-NC licensed!
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We’ve just launched a free online course on ‘Born-digital research in the humanities’ reshaped.sas.ac.uk. It covers key concepts, ethics, copyright & accessing, collecting and analysing born-digital data. You can browse the course with guest access or create an account. All CC-BY-NC licensed!
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A reminder about this event, coming up next week! It promsies to be an interesting discussion, relevant to archives, records, and digital preservation folk as well as historians and other researchers. Registration now open.
#archives #history #DigiPres #records #talks
#archives #history #DigiPres #records #talks
29 May: online talk by Peter Green on the visualisation needs of researchers working with email archives. Hosted by the ASA's Research and Education Special Interest Group (REDSIG). Info: www.archivists.org.au/events/event...
#archives #AI #visualisation #email #research #PhD
#archives #AI #visualisation #email #research #PhD
Research and Education SIG - Talk by PhD Candidate Peter Green
www.archivists.org.au
May 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Thinking about putting together a panel proposal for #iPRES2025? You still have two weeks left before submissions close 📆
Here are some tips and helpful info for panels from our iPRES Papers and Panels Co-Chairs ahead of the submission deadline on 14 April:
Here are some tips and helpful info for panels from our iPRES Papers and Panels Co-Chairs ahead of the submission deadline on 14 April:
Panel submissions: Tips and resources for authors
Tips and advice for putting in Panel submissions for the iPRES 2025 conference in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.ipres2025.nz
April 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Thinking about putting together a panel proposal for #iPRES2025? You still have two weeks left before submissions close 📆
Here are some tips and helpful info for panels from our iPRES Papers and Panels Co-Chairs ahead of the submission deadline on 14 April:
Here are some tips and helpful info for panels from our iPRES Papers and Panels Co-Chairs ahead of the submission deadline on 14 April:
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We’re excited to announce the latest version of the Database Preservation Toolkit (DBPTK), one of the #eArchiving software components! 🚀 Features include enhanced search, improved security, and MacOS Silicon compatibility.
🔧 Get the update now: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/rele... #Digipres
🔧 Get the update now: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/rele... #Digipres
Release of the Database Preservation Toolkit
The third major release of the eArchiving software components DBPTK has been published, including new features and bug fixes.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
March 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We’re excited to announce the latest version of the Database Preservation Toolkit (DBPTK), one of the #eArchiving software components! 🚀 Features include enhanced search, improved security, and MacOS Silicon compatibility.
🔧 Get the update now: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/rele... #Digipres
🔧 Get the update now: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/rele... #Digipres
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Thanks to @v8sheppard.bsky.social @horrornonna.com @traceyspicer.bsky.social and everyone who got in touch for this story. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘No consent’: Australian authors ‘livid’ that Meta may have used their books to train AI
A searchable database showed titles from former prime ministers Malcolm Turnbull and John Howard, as well as journalist Tracey Spicer
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Thanks to @v8sheppard.bsky.social @horrornonna.com @traceyspicer.bsky.social and everyone who got in touch for this story. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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📣 The 14 April deadline for #iPRES2025 submissions is fast approaching! To make things easier, we have some new #iPRES2025 submission resources and information available on the news section of the conference website:
NEWS | iPRES2025
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March 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
📣 The 14 April deadline for #iPRES2025 submissions is fast approaching! To make things easier, we have some new #iPRES2025 submission resources and information available on the news section of the conference website:
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📣 New on the #iPRES2025 blog! 📣
Matthew Burgess and Hannah Wang, iPRES 2025 Posters & Lightning Talks Co-Chairs, share some helpful tips and resources to support your poster submissions ahead of the peer-reviewed contributions deadline on 14 April 2025.
Matthew Burgess and Hannah Wang, iPRES 2025 Posters & Lightning Talks Co-Chairs, share some helpful tips and resources to support your poster submissions ahead of the peer-reviewed contributions deadline on 14 April 2025.
Poster submissions: Tips and resources for contributors
Matthew Burgess and Hannah Wang, iPRES 2025 Posters & Lightning Talks Co-Chairs share some helpful tips and resources for poster authors.
www.ipres2025.nz
March 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📣 New on the #iPRES2025 blog! 📣
Matthew Burgess and Hannah Wang, iPRES 2025 Posters & Lightning Talks Co-Chairs, share some helpful tips and resources to support your poster submissions ahead of the peer-reviewed contributions deadline on 14 April 2025.
Matthew Burgess and Hannah Wang, iPRES 2025 Posters & Lightning Talks Co-Chairs, share some helpful tips and resources to support your poster submissions ahead of the peer-reviewed contributions deadline on 14 April 2025.