Bengali Independence and Human Rights

The idea for this project stems from current political issues arising in Bangladesh today. They are currently trying to convict and put to death military officials that were charged with genocide and war crimes during their war for independence against Pakistan. Bangladesh is currently receiving pressure from other Islamic countries to free these individuals. Many of Bangladeshs young people are peacefully protesting for the conviction and death of the war criminals.

The collection consists of about 2,000 photographs, 1,000 newspaper articles, and 800 maps. All of the intellectual property rights exist with the University of Miami. These items will be digitized as Tiff files and JPeg files.

Deliverables
Database Website MARC Records

Metadata
Dublin Core MODS VRA Core

Examples of Digitized Items (Maps)

Examples of Digitized Items (photos)

VRA Core Metadata Sample

agent Women's Protest Rally Led by poet Sufia Kamal (1971) culturalContext Bangladesh date distributed 1971 (publication) [date note] 1971 is probable distribution description [The collection consists of photographs of Bangaldesh Independence. inscription Original labels: "Women's protest rally led by poet Sufia Kamal" location Bangladesh [publication] material colored photograph measurements 4 in (height) x6 in (width, each) relation rights

VRA Core Metadata Sample

stylePeriod 1971 subject Bangladesh Independence, photography textref title Women's Protest Rally led by poet Sufia Kamal[Bangladesh Independence] [en, descriptive, preferred] worktype photographs;; photographs; positives (photographs); Historic architectural views [Bangladesh Independence] [en, descriptive, preferred] worktype photographs;

Image Storage
All images will be stored in our onsite facility. This allows us more flexibility and access.

Plan for Gathering User Input

Survey the students and faculty that are accessing the digital collection The survey will include questions on: Usability Functionality Completeness

Project Evaluation
The Project Evaluation will follow these steps: Determine of Project Results were accurate. i.e. Did we come within or at budget Decide what changes and or improvements should be made going forward, if any Measure success of project i.e. How did user survey turnout? Split personnel into groups. What worked for them and what didn't? Create a report for everyone to have access to.