TV & Film Production Guidelines
May 2, 2008

These guidelines have been developed to be used by television and film producers in working with Smithsonian units. The guidelines describe key areas that should be addressed when working with Smithsonian archival units and special collections. Key contact information is included.

Future Archives Presentations

March 6-7, 2008 -- Society of NC Archivists Spring 2008. Raleigh, NC.
"Digital Dilemnas: Archiving E-mail." The findings of the Collaborative Electronic Records Project will be presented in a special focus session. www.ncarchivists.org

March 27-28, 2008 -- Southern Archives Conference. Nashville, TN. "Digital Dilemnas: Archiving E-mail." The findings of the Collaborative Electronic Records Project will be presented. http://www.msarchivists.org/SAC/

April 17-19, 2008 -- Midwest Archives Conference. Louisville, KY.
"More Than One Way To Meet The Challenge." A panel session on digital preservation with the North Carolina State Archives and University of Maryland PAWN projects. www.midwestarchives.org

August 26-30, 2008 -- Society of American Archivists 2008. San Francisco, CA. "Capturing the E-Tiger - New Tools for E-mail Preservation." This panel session will discuss the research and implementation of CERP project. Other panelists include NHPRC-funded EMCAP project representatives Kelly Eubank (North Carolina State Archives) and Glen McAninch (Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.) www.archivists.org

About the Archives

The Archives maintains the historical records of the Institution, and access to Smithsonian history through a variety of tools and products.

We work to assure historical accountability for Institutional actions and programs while providing a resource for the study of American science, culture, and museum development.