Aim
This workshop aims to develop a basic understanding of the issues presented by long-term digital curation and preservation of resources which are (to be) deposited in institutional and subject-based repositories – both within research institutions and research communities. It will highlight the state of the art in digital curation and will cover best practices, including possibilities for outsourcing.
Target groups
Policy makers and managers of digital objects within libraries and research institutions, a.o. research librarians, directors of research institutions, repository managers and middle management; publishers are also invited.
Learning objectives
Participants have a general understanding of current approaches to long-term preservation of digital objects in an international context
Participants are aware of the increasing complexity of digital objects and of the currently accepted solutions for long-term preservation and access
Participants are able to assess the preconditions for implementing long-term preservation within their own organisation – both in terms of policy, technical infrastructure and organisational development
Participants are familiar with the existing network of expertise.
Registration fee: Members of LIBER pay only € 125; after March 16th the registration fee will be € 150.
Non-members of LIBER pay € 175; after March 16th the registration fee will be € 200.This fee includes all drinks and lunch.
Further details of the workshop including the programme, registration form are available at http://www.kb.nl/hrd/congressen/curatingresearch2009/index-en.xml
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