Personal archiving involves capturing and protecting your "living history" to ensure that your experiences remain available for the duration of your life—and for the benefit of future generations, if that's your goal. Whether your history is contained in physical boxes or digitally, archival principles provide a roadmap to transform these materials from a "stuff-to-be-filed" pile into an organized legacy.
PCI Webinars has invited me to deliver a webinar on April 15, 2026 to share what I've learned in putting together my own personal archive. Participants will learn how to get started with putting together their personal archive, allowing them to manage memories methodically.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Determine which items have enduring significance to their personal narrative
- Organize their collection
- Identify appropriate preservation guidelines for non-digital media
- Begin to outline a digital storage strategy, including social media