CAW Workshop Checklist
Download the CAW Workshop Checklist. The checklist breaks the planning timeline into tasks. It helps you you get started, stay on schedule, and fulfill all your workshop goals.
Category Pre-CAW
Resources to help with organizing tasks for before a workshop.
Inventory & Inspection Templates
Creating a basic inventory of your audiovisual (AV) collections is the foundation to audiovisual preservation and the primary goal for every workshop. The inventory templates walk you through inspecting many types of AV formats and facilitates collecting consistent data throughout…
Welcome Packets
Below are links to the template and resources to help create informative Welcome Packets (or Volunteer Packets). As mentioned in the Handbook, Welcome Packets should be sent in advance of the workshop and provide logistical details, schedule for the day,…
Sample Publicity for a CAW
CAW_TOT_CUR_Sample_PublicityExamples of publicity to advertise the CAW and to recruit volunteers. Compiled as part of Community Archiving Workshop Training of Trainers Curriculum, CAW_TOT_CUR.pdf, 2022
Sample Roles during a CAW
CAW_TOT_CUR_RolesA description of common roles that planning team members /volunteers take during CAW Day. Created as part of California Community Archiving Workshop Training of Trainers, CA_TOT_CUR.pdf, 2019.
Sample CAW Survey Responses v. 2022
CAW_TOT_CUR_Survey_Responses_v2022A sample spreadsheet that is populated from entries into the Sample CAW Partner-Collection Survey Form v. 2022. These templates allow a planning team to collect information on potential partners for a CAW. Adapted from surveys used by CAW Committee.
Sample CAW Partner-Collection Survey Form v. 2022
CAW_TOT_CUR_Partner_Survey_v2022A version of sample web-based survey form that allows a planning team to collect information on potential partners for a CAW. Adapted from those used by CAW Committee. See sample responses in CAW_TOT_CUR_Survey_Responses_v2022.
Sample Partner Organization Inquiry Letter – General
CAW_TOT_CUR_Inquiry_LetterA sample letter to introduce a potential partner to the CAW model and planning process. Adapted from Sample Partner Organization Inquiry Letter for Community Archiving Workshop Training of Trainers Curriculum, CAW_TOT_CUR.pdf, 2022.
Sample CAW Equipment/Supplies List – Media Collections
CAW_TOT_CUR_Equip_SuppliesA checklist of supplies and equipment recommended for a CAW focused on media collections. Created for Community Archiving Workshop Training of Trainers Curriculum, CAW_TOT_CUR.pdf, 2022.
Sample CAW Memorandum of Understanding
CA_TOT_memo_partnersAdapted as part of California Training of Trainers, 2019 from Sample Document – Letter of Agreement.