One-Week Workshop on

DIGITIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS

October 13 - 17, 2025

Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Jointly Organized by

HMS Central Library, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Arabic Persian Research Institute

Ministry of Arts and Culture, Government of Rajasthan

About the
Workshop

The workshop aims to provide participants with both theoretical insights and hands-on training in the digitization and conservation of archival collections. It brings together experts in heritage preservation, digitization technologies, and conservation practices to address the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding archival materials.

Key
Themes

Understanding heritage, culture, and the importance of safeguarding archival collections.

Fundamentals and advanced techniques of digitization.

Digital preservation and ethical considerations.

Remedial conservation: cleaning, mending, and restoration of documents.

Preventive conservation: environmental control, disaster risk management, and storage solutions.

Practical sessions on digitization, metadata, image editing, and conservation methods.

Programme
Highlights

Day 1

Inaugural Session, Introduction to Heritage, Culture, and Conservation Concepts.

Day 2

Preventive Conservation.

Day 3

Remedial Conservation – Techniques and Case Studies.

Day 4

Digitization (Basics, Standards, and Advanced Practices) with Hands-on Training.

Day 5

Digital Preservation challenges and Valedictory Session.

Steering Committee

Chief Patron

Janab Hammad Ahmed Sahab
Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard

Patron

Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam
Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard

Chairperson, Workshop Advisory Committee

Professor S. Raisuddin, Jamia Hamdard

Chairperson, Organizing Committee

Dr. Akhtar Parvez
University Librarian, Jamia Hamdard

Workshop Directors

Dr. Pratapanand Jha

Dean (Academics), Prof & Director (Cultural Informatics), IGNCA

Dr. Achal Pandya

Professor and Head of Division (Conservation & Cultural Archives), IGNCA

Ms. Priyanka Rathore

Director, MAAPRI, Govt. of Rajasthan

Organising Secretaries

Dr. Riyazuddin, HMS Central Library, Jamia Hamdard

Mrs. Nuzhat Ayub Siddiqui, HMS Central Library, Jamia Hamdard

Dr. Masood Raza, HMS Central Library, Jamia Hamdard

Mr. Fazal Kamroon, HMS Central Library, Jamia Hamdard

Contact Information

Dr. Masood Raza

Assistant Librarian, Jamia Hamdard

E-mail: masoodraza@jamiahamdard.ac.in

9815778812

Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062

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Workshop on Digitization, Preservation and Conservation of Archival Collections

October 13 – 17, 2025
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi – 110062

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DIGITIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS

About the
Workshop

Key
Themes

Programme
Highlights

Who Can
Participate?

Registration Details

Bank Details

Steering Committee

Workshop Directors

Organising Secretaries

Contact Information

REGISTRATION

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DIGITIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS

About theWorkshop

KeyThemes

ProgrammeHighlights

Who CanParticipate?

Registration Details

Bank Details

Steering Committee

Workshop Directors

Organising Secretaries

Contact Information

REGISTRATION

Download PDF Form

Fill Online Form

About the
Workshop

Key
Themes

Programme
Highlights

Who Can
Participate?