Abstract

This subject explores digital and data curation and preservation from the point of creation through the lifecycle of description, use, storage, accessibility and understandability over time, to future usability and use. Digital information and data surround us in organisations and our personal lives. They are inherently impermanent due to their … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Scope and incentives of digital curation and preservationThe changing landscape and challengesConceptual models and definitionsCurating and curators; introduction to description and representationMetadata in practicePreservation planning, policies and strategiesDesigning, creating, appraisal, selection and ingestPreservation action and storageUsing, reusing, sharing and collaboration

Assessment items

1. Quiz: Digital Curation and Preservation basics
2. Digital Preservation Plan
3. Presentation: curation & preservation in practice

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF517, INF324 or INF462.